Tart cherry powder may speed up muscle recovery after sprints

NCT ID NCT06122038

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Lindenwood University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether taking powdered tart cherries for 10 days helps trained adults recover faster after repeated sprints. Forty healthy men and women took either tart cherry powder or a placebo, then did a series of 30-meter sprints. Researchers measured muscle soreness, power, inflammation, and markers of muscle damage to see if the cherry supplement made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tart cherry extract powder
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help athletes recover faster after high-intensity exercise.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dietary supplements often show mixed effects in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease Myalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFLAMMATION MUSCLE DAMAGE OXIDATIVE STRESS SORENESS, MUSCLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory

Saint Charles, Missouri, 63301, United States

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