Can creatine and carbs together boost cycling endurance?

NCT ID NCT07712653

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether taking creatine and carbohydrate supplements, alone or together, can help healthy active adults cycle longer before exhaustion. Participants will try each supplement combination and a placebo during separate cycling tests. The goal is to see if these supplements improve endurance more than flavored water.

What this could mean

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Active substance
creatine monohydrate and/or carbohydrate supplements
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement strategy to boost endurance performance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effects may be small or no different from placebo.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • California Polytechnic State University

    San Luis Obispo, California, 93407, United States

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