UCLA athletes test Brain-Boosting magnesium for better sleep and performance
NCT ID NCT07015047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether magnesium L-threonate, a form of magnesium that can reach the brain, improves sleep, recovery, and athletic performance in 100 UCLA varsity athletes aged 18-35. Participants take either the supplement or a placebo nightly for 4 weeks while wearing a WHOOP strap to track sleep and heart rate. The goal is to see if this supplement can help athletes recover from training and compete at their best.
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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 100 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- 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 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Age 18-35 years * Current UCLA varsity athlete (any sport) * Actively training or competing during the study period * Willing to wear a WHOOP strap continuously for 4 weeks * Willing to ingest a nightly capsule for 4 weeks * Able to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * • Current use of magnesium supplements or investigational drugs * Use of prescription or over-the-counter sleep medications * Diagnosed sleep disorder (e.g., insomnia, sleep apnea) * Major medical condition limiting training or participation * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Known history of chronic kidney or liver disease * Allergy or intolerance to magnesium * Inability to comply with study procedures (e.g., wearing WHOOP or completing surveys)
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Contacts and locations
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90094, United States
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