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The Effects of KSM-66 Ashwagandha Supplementation on Recovery and Muscle Strength in Academy Athletes

NCT07041853 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2025-09-02

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Summary

This double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial will examine the effects of 42-day root extract ashwagandha (KSM-66) supplementation on recovery and muscle strength in male and female rugby and water polo players. Participants will receive either 600 mg of ashwagandha or a placebo daily. Outcomes include hormonal stress markers, perceived exertion, wellness, muscle soreness and strength and performance metrics (grip strength, jump tests, 1RM lifts, Bronco test).

Conditions

  • Recovery
  • Strength
  • Exercise Training

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

KSM-66 Ashwagandha

Root extract ashwagandha, KSM-66

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Organic chickpea flour

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Ramon Llull

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-12
Primary Completion
2025-07-31
Completion
2025-08-25

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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