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Natural herb may give basketball players an edge

NCT ID NCT07239960

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Sport University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether taking Rhodiola rosea supplements for 28 days helps basketball players perform better and feel less tired during simulated games. Forty-eight healthy male athletes took either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers measured game completion time, heart rate, fatigue, and aerobic capacity. The goal is to see if this natural herb can improve sports performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Rhodiola rosea (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a natural supplement helps athletes perform better and feel less tired during games.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy athletes, so results may not apply to others. Supplements can have side effects or interact with other products.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male basketball players aged 18 years or older * National Level 2 athletes or above with training experience * Voluntarily participating and providing written informed consent * Healthy, without chronic diseases, neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or diabetes * Not using other nutritional supplements or alcohol-containing products during the study, and non-smokers Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to Rhodiola or study-related substances * Recent major surgery or injury affecting athletic performance * Use of antidepressants or stimulant drugs * Unable to comply with training or intervention requirements during the study * Any other condition that may compromise safety or data reliability

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Conditions

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Fatigue

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Healthy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Sport University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China

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