Supplements could give runners an edge against muscle fatigue
NCT ID NCT07334054
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether taking vitamin D and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for 8 weeks can improve physical performance and reduce muscle fatigue in male long-distance runners. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers and running speed compared to a placebo group. The goal is to see if these common supplements offer real benefits for recovery and endurance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vitamin D and branched-chain amino acids
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement routine to help runners recover faster and perform better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy men only, so results may not apply to others. Supplements may show no benefit over placebo.
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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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About 64 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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25 to 44 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: * Adults aged 25 to 44 * Men * Agree to participate in the study * Sign a consent form * Experience in long-distance running Exclusion Criteria: * Have a previous diagnosis of liver disease, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, anemia * Have a previous diagnosis of a neurological disorder (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy) * Have a musculoskeletal disability * Be on medication or supplementation * Hypervitaminosis D (\>100 ng/mL) * Be on a structured training program * Use anabolic steroids
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Colima
Colima, Colima, 28040, Mexico
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