Boxers test supplement combo for edge in the ring
NCT ID NCT07530185
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking L-tyrosine and caffeine, alone or together, can improve thinking speed, accuracy, and physical performance in elite boxers. Eighteen male boxers will try each supplement and a placebo in random order, with a break between sessions. Researchers will measure reaction times, brain chemicals, and stress markers before and after exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- L-tyrosine and caffeine supplements
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a safe way for athletes to boost focus and performance during competition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small trial (18 people) in elite male boxers only, so results may not apply to others. Supplements may cause side effects like jitters or stomach upset.
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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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About 18 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: Male elite boxers aged ≥18 years At least 8 years of boxing training experience Active participation in national or international competitions Regular training schedule No injury or illness affecting performance Exclusion Criteria: Use of nutritional supplements or stimulants within the last 4 weeks Any cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disorder Current injury or musculoskeletal limitation Smoking or excessive caffeine intake Failure to comply with study procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ataturk University Faculty of Sport Sciences
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
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