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Caffeine boosts weightlifting performance – but Don't expect miracles

NCT ID NCT07520864

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

Summary

This study tested whether caffeine helps elite weightlifters perform better in competition. Fourteen athletes took either caffeine or a placebo before a simulated weightlifting meet. The results suggest caffeine can provide a small performance boost, but the effect is modest and not a game-changer.

What this could mean

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Active substance
caffeine
What this could lead to
If confirmed, caffeine could be a simple, legal way for weightlifters to slightly boost their competition performance.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (14 athletes) and the effect was modest. Results may not apply to all lifters or to real competitions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

14 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Possession of a valid weightlifting federation license * At least two years of weightlifting experience * Free from injury or illness at the time of testing Exclusion Criteria: * Caffeine intolerance * Presence of any chronic disease or injury within the month preceding the study * Habitual caffeine consumption exceeding 100 mg/day * Use of medications or dietary supplements during the study period

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  • Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

    Madrid, Madrid, 28660, Spain

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