Cowboy dance athletes test caffeine and herbal supplement for explosive power edge
NCT ID NCT07690085
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether caffeine, rhodiola rosea, or a combination of both can improve explosive power, stability, and muscular endurance in male collegiate dancesport athletes performing cowboy dance. Forty-eight healthy men aged 18 to 23 will be randomly assigned to take a placebo, caffeine, rhodiola rosea, or both supplements while completing a four-week standardized training program. Researchers will measure kick angles, trunk stability, and kick success rates to see if these supplements provide a performance boost.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Caffeine and Rhodiola rosea supplements
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these supplements could offer a simple, legal way for dancesport athletes to boost explosive power, stability, and endurance during competition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young men, so results may not apply to other groups. Supplements may cause side effects like jitters or digestive issues, and the performance boost may be minimal.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 23 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria Male collegiate student aged 18 to 23 years. At least 3 years of systematic dancesport training experience. Stable dancesport training exposure, at least 3 sessions per week. Ability to complete the 4-week cowboy-dance-specific training program and pre/post performance testing. Completion of PAR-Q screening indicating suitability for high-intensity exercise testing. Written informed consent provided before participation. Exclusion Criteria Current or previous neuromuscular disease, severe cardiovascular disease, or musculoskeletal injury affecting lower-limb or trunk performance. Lower-limb, lumbar, or back injury that may interfere with testing. Use of medications or supplements that may interact with caffeine or Rhodiola rosea. Contraindication to caffeine or Rhodiola rosea supplementation. Regular intake of coffee, strong tea, energy drinks, other ergogenic supplements, alcohol, or caffeine-containing products within 3 months before enrollment. Smoking. Inability to maintain stable training, diet, sleep, and lifestyle habits during the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Sport University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China