Ashwagandha supplement tested on youth soccer stars
NCT ID NCT07343219
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether taking 450 mg of ashwagandha root extract daily for six weeks can reduce stress, improve recovery, and boost muscle strength in young male football players. Sixty-two participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo. The trial is currently suspended.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ashwagandha root extract (KSM-66)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement that helps young athletes recover faster and perform better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial that is currently suspended. Results may not apply to all athletes, and the supplement may have no effect or cause side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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62 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male youth football player * Classified as 'healthy' and 'free of disease' * Actively training with the selected football academy Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of signed consent form * No active use of medication * No active use of ergogenic aids * Allergies to nightshades
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Strength and Nutrition Ltd
Brighton, United Kingdom
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