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The Effects of Ashwagandha in Endurance Exercise Performance

NCT03596307 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2018-11-26

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Summary

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is a widely used herb in Ayurvedic medicine for vitality and rejuvenation. This study investigates the effects of both acute and short-term oral supplementation of Shoden (Ashwagandha extract) intake on performance and rate of perceived exertion in high-intensity aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Ashwagandha extract

Shoden 180 mg capsule.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Placebo 180 mg (Sucrose) capsule.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • KU Leuven

    collaborator OTHER

  • ZB Sports Development BVBA

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Arjuna Natural Limited

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • Peter Hespel, Prof · Department of Kinesiology - KU Leuven

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-08-06
Primary Completion
2018-12-31
Completion
2019-06-30

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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