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Astaxanthin: the secret weapon against soccer fatigue?

NCT ID NCT07509970

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Sport University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether taking astaxanthin, a natural supplement, for four weeks could help soccer players keep up their skills even when tired. Thirty healthy male college soccer players took either astaxanthin or a placebo. After four weeks, they did a very hard exercise routine, and researchers tested their passing, sprinting, and jumping abilities. The goal was to see if the supplement could lessen the drop in performance caused by fatigue.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Male soccer players aged 18 to 25 years. * Healthy collegiate soccer players with regular soccer training experience. * Participated in systematic soccer training for at least 3 years and regular training at least 3 times per week during the previous 6 months. * Able to complete the supplementation protocol, exhaustive exercise protocol, and all performance assessments. * Provided written informed consent before participation. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Current musculoskeletal injury, pain, or illness affecting exercise performance or test participation. * History of cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, or other medical disorders that could affect study safety or outcomes. * Use of antioxidant, ergogenic, or nutritional supplements that could influence study outcomes within 4 weeks before enrollment. * Known allergy or intolerance to astaxanthin or capsule ingredients. * Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, or use of medications that could affect fatigue, performance, or physiological responses. * Failure to comply with study procedures or intervention requirements.

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Conditions

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Fatigue

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Conditions or focus of study Exercise-induced fatigue Soccer performance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Sport University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 710068, China

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