Blackcurrant extract may power up volleyball players
NCT ID NCT07753395
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether taking New Zealand blackcurrant extract for seven days can improve athletic performance and reduce physical stress in young, healthy male volleyball players. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the blackcurrant supplement or a placebo, then engage in simulated volleyball matches. Researchers will measure grip strength, jump height, agility, and blood markers of muscle damage and inflammation to see if the supplement offers any benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- New Zealand blackcurrant extract (35% anthocyanin) as a dietary supplement
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this supplement could help athletes recover faster and perform better during intense sports.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The supplement's effects on performance and recovery are not yet proven.
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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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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- 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 30 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 subjects aged 18-30 who regularly practice volleyball and are willing to participate in the experiment. Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking and alcohol consumption. * Patients with diabetes, heart disease, respiratory disease, coagulation disorders, hematomas, or other medical conditions. * Feeling unwell for other reasons during the study period. * Taking any health supplements or medications within the past two months. A medical history questionnaire was completed to exclude any medical conditions, such as recent muscle, bone, tendon, or ligament injuries, or those with a fear of blood draws.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University
Taichung, 404332, Taiwan
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