Broccoli sprout drink may enhance athletic recovery, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07461194
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a drink made from broccoli sprouts can improve how well endurance athletes perform and recover after cycling. Thirty healthy adults who exercise regularly will drink either the broccoli sprout drink or a placebo at different times before a cycling test. Researchers will measure blood sugar, lactate, muscle fuel (glycogen), and performance to see if the timing of the drink matters.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy, endurance-trained adults aged 18-64 years. Regular endurance training (e.g., cycling/running) and ability to complete a standardized 2-hour high-intensity cycling session on an ergometer. Approved health declaration and screening assessment by study staff (including that ergometer testing can be performed safely). Willing and able to follow the study protocol (diet/fasting instructions, standardized training before visits, attendance at all four laboratory visits). No known allergy/hypersensitivity to ingredients in the broccoli sprout drink or placebo drink. Exclusion Criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria at screening (e.g., abnormal health declaration or medical findings making intense endurance exercise or muscle biopsy inappropriate). Known allergy/hypersensitivity to ingredients in the intervention or placebo drink (broccoli/cruciferous vegetables or alfalfa) or other relevant food allergy. Ongoing illness, fever, or infection at any test occasion, or other acute medical event judged to affect safety or data quality. Ongoing treatment with medications/supplements judged to affect primary outcomes or increase risk (e.g., anti-inflammatory medication close to test days per study instructions). Pregnancy (if women are included) or breastfeeding. Inability to comply with the study protocol (e.g., failure to standardize diet/fasting, deviating training/alcohol intake despite instructions, or repeated missed visits). Participant withdraws consent or investigator judges continued participation to pose risk. \-
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