Caffeine boost: study reveals best dose for female handball players

NCT ID NCT07562256

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how different amounts of caffeine affect physical and cognitive performance in 20 female handball players. Each player tried a placebo, a low dose (3 mg/kg), and a moderate dose (6 mg/kg) of caffeine. The goal was to see if caffeine improves running, reaction time, and throwing speed. Results may help athletes and coaches decide how much caffeine to use before games or training.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sinop University

    Sinop, Central, 57100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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