Could a Milk-Based drink beat gatorade for Hot-Weather cycling?
NCT ID NCT07658820
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a sports drink made from milk permeate (a byproduct of milk processing) helps cyclists perform better in the heat. Fourteen active cyclists will drink either water, a standard sports drink, or a milk-permeate drink during cycling sessions. Researchers measure how fast they complete a 5-kilometer time trial, their reaction time, and hydration levels. The goal is to see if the milk-permeate drink, which contains carbohydrates and electrolytes, improves physical and mental performance compared to other options.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- milk permeate-based sports drink
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this drink could offer a better way to stay hydrated and maintain performance during exercise in the heat.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drink may not outperform standard sports drinks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 14 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 55 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy and injury free (muscle, skeletal) for greater than 2 months * Active cyclists who train at least 3 times per week * Body mass index (BMI) range of 18.5-30 kg/m2 * VO₂max ≥ 51 mL/kg/min for male participants * VO₂max ≥ 45 mL/kg/min for female participants Exclusion Criteria: * Taking medicine influences the cardiovascular system * non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during the last week * Cancer Diagnosis during the last 5 years * Current Pregnancy * History of renal disease, hypertension, obstructive gastrointestinal tract disease, disorders or impairment of the gag reflex, previous gastrointestinal surgery * History of heat stroke * Use of testosterone therapy * Adults who are unable to consent (impaired decision-making capacity) * Adults having Felinization of the esophagus * Adults who will undergo Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) or MRI scanning within 3 days of swallowing a temperature sensitive pills
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Locations
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850 Phoenix Bioscience Core
Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
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