Natural herb may give basketball players an edge

NCT ID NCT07239960

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Sport University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether taking Rhodiola rosea supplements for 28 days helps basketball players perform better and feel less tired during simulated games. Forty-eight healthy male athletes took either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers measured game completion time, heart rate, fatigue, and aerobic capacity. The goal is to see if this natural herb can improve sports performance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Rhodiola rosea (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a natural supplement helps athletes perform better and feel less tired during games.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study in healthy athletes, so results may not apply to others. Supplements can have side effects or interact with other products.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Sport University

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China

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