Elite athletes to take steroids under doctor supervision in landmark safety study
NCT ID NCT07568574
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 60 elite athletes over 5.5 years to see how medically supervised performance-enhancing substances (like testosterone and other anabolic steroids) affect their health and performance. Participants will receive the drugs for up to 25 weeks, then be monitored for five more years. The goal is to understand the safety and tolerability of these substances in a controlled setting.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Testosterone and other anabolic steroids (testosterone enanthate, cypionate, propionate, gel, Sustanon, methenolone enanthate, nandrolone decanoate)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could provide data on the long-term safety and performance effects of medically supervised anabolic steroid use in elite athletes.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There are known risks from anabolic steroid use, including heart and liver issues.
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Clinical Trial Site
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates