Coffee, gum, or pill? study tests which caffeine form burns the most fat while cycling
NCT ID NCT07402902
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether the way you take caffeine—capsule, coffee, chewing gum, or mouth rinse—changes how much fat you burn during an hour of cycling. Ten healthy adults who exercise regularly will try each form and a placebo in random order. Researchers will measure fat oxidation, heart rate, and perceived effort to see which method works best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- caffeine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help athletes and fitness enthusiasts choose the best caffeine form to boost fat burning during exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Caffeine can cause side effects like jitters or upset stomach.
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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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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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 men and women aged 18-50 years * Regular aerobic exercise at least 1 hour per day, 2 days per week * Provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking * Use of medication or ergogenic supplements during the study period * Caffeine intolerance or allergy * Cardiopulmonary or musculoskeletal disorders * Use of oral contraceptives in female participants
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Estadio Raúl González Blanco, Camino del Molino 5
Fuenlabrada, Madrid, 28942, Spain
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