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Can a Post-Training drink help young footballers recover and sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07824752

Symptom relief Sponsor: Antonio Molina Lopez Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a dietary supplement called KA-EX helps young elite football players recover after training. Players on the Udine Primavera team receive either KA-EX or a placebo powder mixed in water right after training for two months. The team tracks heart rate variability and sleep quality with Garmin wearables, and measures body composition changes. The goal is to see if the supplement improves recovery, sleep, and physical readiness during a competitive season.

What this could mean

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Active substance
KA-EX, a dietary supplement powder with amino acids, electrolytes, and carbohydrates
What this could lead to
If it works, KA-EX could become a simple post-training drink that helps young athletes recover faster and sleep better during a busy season.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 25 players on one team, so results may not apply to other athletes or sports. Supplements often show weaker effects than hoped, and wearable sleep and recovery scores are not perfect measures.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 25 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

17 to 20 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Membership of the Udine Primavera team at the time of the study. Regular participation in the training programme during the intervention period (September). Provision of written informed consent to participate in the study. Willingness to use a Garmin wearable device for continuous monitoring of recovery variables. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any injury or medical condition that limits normal participation in team training sessions. Use of any other recovery supplements or ergogenic aids outside of the study protocol during the intervention period. Failure to comply with the daily supplementation protocol or the scheduled assessment sessions (DEXA/BIA).

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Conditions

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insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Athletic performance Muscle fatigue Recovery of function (G11.427.698.620) Sleep quality SPORT

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  • Stadio BlueEnergy

    Udine, Friuli Venecia, 3310', Italy

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