Tea extract may boost muscle recovery after downhill running
NCT ID NCT07113405
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a drink containing protein and tea extract helps leg muscles recover faster after 30 minutes of downhill jogging. Sixty healthy adults aged 18-40 will be randomly assigned to receive either the tea extract drink, protein alone, or a placebo. Over 5 days, researchers will measure muscle strength, jump performance, pain, and blood markers to see if the tea extract speeds up recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tea extract and protein
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural way to speed up muscle recovery after exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no different from protein alone.
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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 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed written informed consent * Aged between 18-40 years * Healthy subjects Exclusion Criteria: * Any type of food allergy (e.g. nuts) * Health-related problems according to the "Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Current injury of the lower extremities * Serious clinical back pain or current back injuries * Orthopedic disorders * Cardiovascular diseases * Current Intake of blood-thinning medication * Current Intake of anti-inflammatory medication
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Fribourg
RECRUITINGFribourg, Canton of Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland
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