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Supplement plus exercise: a boost for beginners?

NCT ID NCT07404540

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pecs Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking β-alanine, a common supplement, could improve exercise performance in 43 healthy young adults who were not regular exercisers. Participants took either β-alanine or a placebo daily for six weeks while following a supervised training program. Researchers measured changes in muscle strength, aerobic capacity, body fat, and blood markers before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
β-alanine (a dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to boost exercise performance in beginners.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial in healthy volunteers, not a patient population. Results may not apply to athletes or people with medical conditions.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

46 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2012

Finished

Mar 2012

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy young adults aged 18-30 years. * Untrained individuals without participation in structured resistance or endurance training during the previous 6 months. * Not physically inactive, but not engaged in regular structured exercise training. * Ability to participate in a six-week supervised multicomponent exercise training program. * Willingness to comply with study procedures, training sessions, and supplementation protocol. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known cardiovascular, metabolic, neuromuscular, or musculoskeletal disease. * Acute injury at the time of enrollment. * Regular use of medications or dietary supplements affecting muscle metabolism or exercise performance. * Participation in structured resistance or endurance training during the previous 6 months. * Failure to comply with the study protocol or training requirements.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pécs

    Pécs, Hungary

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