Could a natural supplement help athletes recover faster?
NCT ID NCT07630870
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether astaxanthin, a natural supplement, can reduce fatigue and improve performance in badminton players. Fourteen healthy athletes will take either astaxanthin or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers will measure endurance, grip strength, and jump power to see if the supplement helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Astaxanthin (a natural supplement from algae)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement that helps athletes recover faster and perform better during intense competitions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 14 healthy athletes, so results may not apply to others. Supplements can also have side effects or interact with other products.
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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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14 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * A minimum of five years of badminton training experience (with a training frequency of at least three times per week, sustained for three consecutive years). Exclusion Criteria: * chronic diseases, such as heart disease or hypertension, drinking habits and severe lower limb musculoskeletal injuries within the past six months.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University
Taichung, Taiwan
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