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Creatine supplement may give footballers a quick edge

NCT ID NCT07475676

Symptom relief Sponsor: St. Mary's University, Twickenham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether taking creatine for seven days can improve speed, power, and strength in semi-professional football players. Twenty participants will take either creatine or a placebo and be tested on sprinting, jumping, and leg press. It's a small, early-stage trial that hasn't started recruiting yet.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Creatine Monohydrate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that creatine helps football players improve sprint speed, jump power, and leg strength in just one week.
What could go wrong
This is a very small trial (20 people) that hasn't started yet. Results may not apply to all athletes, and benefits might be minor or absent.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Mar 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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The inclusion criteria require individuals: * Male or female between the age of 18-45 * Trained individuals currently playing at a semi-professional (regional) level currently training and competing no more than three times a week * Free of long-term injuries for the last six months * Not supplementing creatine within the last 3 months. * Able to swallow pills * No medical conditions Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals will be excluded from participation if they are under the age of 18 or over the age of 45 * Not currently playing football at a semi-professional (regional) level. * Train and/or compete more than three times per week * Have any current injury or have experienced a long-term injury within the previous six months that may affect performance or increase the risk of injury during testing. * Individuals who have supplemented with creatine within the last three months, - Any medical condition will not be eligible to take part in the study.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St Mary's University Twickenham London

    London, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom

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