Sugar science: could changing your sports drink boost performance?
NCT ID NCT07360249
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study aims to see how changing the balance of glucose and fructose in a drink affects how the body uses those sugars for energy during exercise. Ten endurance athletes will exercise for three hours while researchers measure their energy use. The results will help design a larger, more definitive study.
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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 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18 years and above; * Performing endurance training for at least 5 hours per week * Capable of three hours of continuous exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Glucose or lipid lowering, or weight loss medication * Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, renal failure, liver disease or type 2 diabetes * Contraindications to exercise * Pregnant or lactating
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Bath
RECRUITINGBath, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
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