New supplement promises sharper mind and stronger workout in just 16 days
NCT ID NCT06374641
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking a new supplement for 16 days could improve exercise performance and cognitive function in 40 healthy adults (20 young, 20 older). Participants completed cognitive tests, cycling exercises, and blood tests. The supplement was compared to a placebo to see if it truly made a difference.
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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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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- 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 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: * Participants will be deemed eligible to participate provided they are willing and able to follow the study instructions and 1. are able to take part in intense exercise (as assessed via Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)) 2. are able to consume a dietary supplement 3. are not overweight/obese (assessed by BMI) 4. do not have any cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic or musculoskeletal disorders, or any other contraindication to the performance of maximal exercise. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 31-49 and aged 66+. 2. underlying illness or injury (assessed via PARQ) 3. overweight or obese individuals (BMI of \>30 kg.m-2). 4. Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic or musculoskeletal disorders (assessed by screening form). 5. Use of dietary supplements, tobacco smoking. 6. Pregnant
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Richards Building St. Lukes Campus University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon, EX2 4TH, United Kingdom
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