Could a magnesium supplement boost sleep and brainpower under fatigue?

NCT ID NCT07706283

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether taking magnesium L-threonate for six weeks improves sleep quality, mental focus during fatigue, and muscle function in healthy adults aged 18 to 45. Participants receive either the supplement or a placebo, and researchers measure sleep scores, reaction times, and jump height. The trial also looks at whether effects differ by sex or weight.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
magnesium L-threonate (a dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to help healthy adults sleep better and think more clearly when mentally tired.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy people, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may show no benefit over a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Mental Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Barry University

    Miami Shores, Florida, 33161, United States