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Dietary Supplement
Beetroot Juice for Exercise Performance in Women
Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Jason D. Allen, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Virginia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up male subjects (2 occasions)- it will be measured on day 5 of supplementation (placebo or nitrate). female subjects (4 times) - it will be measured between days 3-5 and 10-15 of their menstrual cycle in two different cycles.
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Study Summary
This trial looks at whether beetroot juice can help improve exercise performance in females.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women who are physically active but not highly-trained athletes. They must be in good health, with normal blood pressure (systolic: 120-129, diastolic: 80-84) and a normal BMI range (18.5-24.9). There should be no orthopedic issues that could affect their participation.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effects of concentrated beet root juice versus a placebo on exercise efficiency, strength, and fatigue resistance. It aims to understand if there are differences between how males and females respond to dietary nitrate supplementation across the menstrual cycle.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Beet root juice may cause changes in urine or stool color due to its natural pigments. Other potential side effects include low blood pressure, stomach upset or discomfort.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ male subjects (2 occasions)- it will be measured on day 5 of supplementation (placebo or nitrate). female subjects (4 times) - it will be measured between days 3-5 and 10-15 of their menstrual cycle in two different cycles.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~male subjects (2 occasions)- it will be measured on day 5 of supplementation (placebo or nitrate). female subjects (4 times) - it will be measured between days 3-5 and 10-15 of their menstrual cycle in two different cycles.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Muscle function - Maximal knee extensor speed and power determined using isokinetic dynamometry
Secondary outcome measures
Oxygen consumption during a submaximal exercise
Time to exhaustion during a high intensity exercise bout on a cycle ergometer
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Dietary nitrateActive Control1 Intervention
The active treatment, beetroot juice (BEET IT, James White Drinks, Ipswich, UK), contains 6.2mmol of inorganic nitrate. Participants will continue supplementation until they complete all testing visits.
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
The placebo beet root juice is made by the same company (BEET IT, James White Drinks, Ipswich, UK) and contains no inorganic nitrate.
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Logistics
Participation is compensated
You will be compensated for participating in this trial.
Who is running the clinical trial?
University of VirginiaLead Sponsor
759 Previous Clinical Trials
1,245,551 Total Patients Enrolled
Jason D. Allen, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Virginia
1 Previous Clinical Trials
28 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are physically active and participate in sports, but you are not a professional athlete. The investigator will determine this during a personal consultation and stress test.You do not have any physical restrictions related to orthopedic conditions.You are generally healthy, and your blood pressure and body weight fall within normal ranges.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Dietary nitrate
- Group 2: Placebo
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This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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