Herbal supplement tested for quick power boost in fighters
NCT ID NCT07164547
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a single 625 mg dose of Tribulus terrestris, a herbal supplement, could improve anaerobic performance and sprint times in 28 trained male combat athletes. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo before cycling and sprint tests, then switched after a washout period. The goal was to see if the supplement could enhance peak power and speed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tribulus terrestris extract (625 mg, 40% saponins)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could suggest a natural supplement for short-term power and sprint improvement in athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial in young male athletes only. Effects may not apply to other groups, and any benefit is likely small and short-lived.
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Study facts
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- 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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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 30 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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 athletes aged 18-30 years * Engaged in combat sports (kickboxing, Muay Thai, or taekwondo) * Minimum 2 years of continuous training experience * Training at least 4 sessions per week * Free from injury or illness at the time of testing * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Use of ergogenic supplements, anabolic steroids, or hormonal treatments within the past 3 months * Consumption of caffeine, alcohol, or performance-enhancing substances within 24 hours before testing * Current musculoskeletal injury or medical condition that may limit performance * Any chronic disease or contraindication to high-intensity exercise
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atatürk University, Sports Science Laboratory
Erzurum, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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