Caffeine boosts weightlifting performance – but Don't expect miracles
NCT ID NCT07520864
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether caffeine helps elite weightlifters perform better in competition. Fourteen athletes took either caffeine or a placebo before a simulated weightlifting meet. The results suggest caffeine can provide a small performance boost, but the effect is modest and not a game-changer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- caffeine
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, caffeine could be a simple, legal way for weightlifters to slightly boost their competition performance.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (14 athletes) and the effect was modest. Results may not apply to all lifters or to real competitions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Madrid, Madrid, 28660, Spain
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