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Can a Protein-Adaptogen combo boost strength and cut stress?

NCT ID NCT07716904

Disease control Sponsor: Sports Performance and Applied Research in Trials and Analysis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether whey protein, alone or combined with the adaptogenic herb ashwagandha, can improve muscle strength, recovery, stress levels, and overall wellbeing in physically active men aged 18 to 45. Participants take either whey protein or whey protein with ashwagandha for six weeks, then undergo strength tests, provide saliva samples, and complete questionnaires. The goal is to see if adding ashwagandha offers extra benefits beyond protein alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
whey protein with or without ashwagandha root extract
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward an optimal supplement strategy for improving muscle recovery and reducing stress in active individuals.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes or the general population. The effects may be modest or not statistically significant.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A research network

The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male, aged 18-45 years * Currently participating in regular structured athletic or physical training (≥3 sessions per week) * Free from musculoskeletal injury that would prevent testing * Willing to maintain usual diet and training habits during the study * Not currently using protein supplements or adaptogenic supplements * Signing of informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy or sensitivity to dairy, ashwagandha or nightshades * Current use of prescribed medication that may interact with the supplements * Thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, hormone-sensitive conditions, or other medical conditions * Diagnosed eating disorder or condition affecting protein metabolism * Current musculoskeletal injury preventing participation in testing * Current use of other protein supplements or adaptogens * No signing of informed consent form

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Muscle strength recovery Recovery Recovery following exercise Sports nutrition Sports nutritional sciences

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Strength and Nutrition Ltd

    RECRUITING

    Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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