Baking soda as a sports supplement? trial tests its power for elite female basketball players

NCT ID NCT07730606

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Krzysztof Durkalec-Michalski Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a single dose of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can improve physical capacity and blood markers in highly trained female basketball players. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover design, 100 athletes will take either sodium bicarbonate or a placebo before exercise tests. The goal is to see if this common kitchen ingredient can enhance anaerobic power and jump performance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) as a dietary supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, legal supplement to help athletes perform better during high-intensity exercise.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial in a narrow population (highly trained female basketball players), so results may not apply to other athletes. Sodium bicarbonate can also cause stomach upset.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Sports Dietetics, Poznan University of Physical Education Poznań
RECRUITING

Poznan, 61-871, Poland

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