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Chocolate milk: the surprising secret to kayaker recovery?

NCT ID NCT06935058

Symptom relief Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether drinking chocolate milk after intense kayaking helps athletes recover better than water. Thirty elite kayakers drank either chocolate milk or water after exercise, and researchers measured muscle damage, inflammation, and hunger markers. The goal was to see if chocolate milk's mix of carbs and protein could speed up recovery and reduce soreness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
chocolate milk
What this could lead to
If it works, chocolate milk could be a simple, tasty recovery drink for athletes after intense exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (30 people) in elite kayakers only, so results may not apply to other athletes or the general public. It's also already completed, so no new data is coming.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

14 to 22 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Lack of consent for blood sampling, * injuries, health issues, * anti-inflammatory drugs, * performance-enhancing substances, * supplements within the last 3 months before the start of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * consent to participate in the study, * regular training regimen, * current medical examinations, * no health contraindications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

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HUNGER Inflammatory responses Muscle fatigue Recovery time

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Poznań University of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzów Wielkopolski

    Gorzów Wielkopolski, Polska, 66-400, Poland

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