Caffeine and L-Theanine: a dynamic duo for athletes?
NCT ID NCT07268573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how caffeine and L-theanine, taken alone or together, affect physical and cognitive performance in 20 competitive athletes. Participants completed strength, endurance, and coordination tests after taking supplements or a placebo. The goal was to see if these common ingredients could enhance performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- caffeine and L-theanine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that combining caffeine and L-theanine boosts strength, endurance, and coordination in athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 20 athletes, so results may not apply to everyone. Caffeine can cause jitters or sleep issues in some people.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Aug 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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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: * Active participation in individual or team sports at a competitive level * Age between \[insert range, e.g., 18-30\] years * Absence of any known medical or metabolic disorder Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders within the past 12 months * Known intolerance or hypersensitivity to caffeine or theanine * Allergy to mannitol or other excipients used in capsule formulation * Current use of prescription medications * Physician-directed restriction of caffeine or theanine consumption.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sinop University Facility
Sinop, Centarl, 57100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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