Beta-Alanine boost for cyclists? new study reveals mixed results
NCT ID NCT07650162
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking beta-alanine for four weeks helps trained male cyclists perform better during repeated high-intensity cycling tests. The supplement is thought to help muscles handle acid buildup, which might delay fatigue. Researchers compared beta-alanine to a placebo under both normal and low-oxygen conditions to see if it improves power and reduces stress on the body.
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Study facts
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- 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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38 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2019
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 50 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male participants aged 20-50 years * Regularly riding a bike (min. 5000 km on the bike in the last year) * Willingness to maintain habitual dietary and physical activity patterns throughout the study. * Willingness to refrain from consuming dietary supplements other than those provided as part of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Prevalence of chronic diseases * β-alanine supplementation within the previous six months * Use of other dietary supplements, except carbohydrate and whey protein supplements * Adherence to a vegetarian or vegan diet * Participation in another clinical trial within the previous 3 months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Katowice, Poland
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