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Ancient mushroom put to the test for athletic edge
NCT ID NCT07756788
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a traditional Southeast Asian mushroom, tiger milk mushroom, can improve physical performance and recovery in active adults. Over 12 weeks, participants take either the mushroom supplement or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in aerobic capacity, muscle strength, perceived exertion, and blood markers of recovery and inflammation. The goal is to see if this natural supplement can support exercise capacity and overall wellbeing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tiger Milk Mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) extract, taken as a 300 mg capsule twice daily for 12 weeks
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this supplement could offer a natural way to enhance aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and recovery in physically active people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply broadly. The supplement's effects on performance and recovery are not yet proven, and individual responses may vary.
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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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65 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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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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: * Male or female adults aged 18 years and above * Physically active individuals who regularly participate in physical exercise or fitness-related activities * Generally healthy based on self-reported medical history * Willing and able to comply with all study procedures and scheduled visits * Willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current cigarette smokers * Users of psychoactive substances * Individuals consuming more than 600 mL of caffeinated beverages per day * Diagnosis of chronic metabolic diseases, including but not limited to type 2 diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular disease * Diagnosis of autoimmune disease * Pregnant or lactating women * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to mushroom-derived products * Current use of supplements or medications that may influence physical performance, inflammatory status, or immune function, as determined by the investigator * Participation in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to enrollment * Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with study participation or interpretation of the study results
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCSI University
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia
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