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

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Locations

  • St Mary's University Twickenham London

    London, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom

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