Creatine supplement may give footballers a quick edge
NCT ID NCT07475676
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking creatine for seven days can improve speed, power, and strength in semi-professional football players. Twenty participants will take either creatine or a placebo and be tested on sprinting, jumping, and leg press. It's a small, early-stage trial that hasn't started recruiting yet.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Creatine Monohydrate
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that creatine helps football players improve sprint speed, jump power, and leg strength in just one week.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small trial (20 people) that hasn't started yet. Results may not apply to all athletes, and benefits might be minor or absent.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St Mary's University Twickenham London
London, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom
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