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Effects of Root Extract Ashwagandha (KSM-66) on Physiological Stress, Perception of Recovery and Muscle Strength in Youth Footballers

NCT07343219 · Status: SUSPENDED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2026-05-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This trial examines if six weeks of taking 450 mg Ashwagandha root extract affects exercise performance and recovery in youth male elite football players.

Ashwagandha root extract is increasingly used by athletes, but controlled research in adolescent athletes is limited and the majority of evidence is in an adult population. This study will assess short-term responses in youth players.

Participants will be randomly assigned to take either Ashwagandha root extract or a placebo once daily for six weeks. Players will complete training-based tests, provide saliva samples and complete a short, validated questionnaire on perception of wellness. Any adverse events will be documented and reported.

Conditions

  • Performance
  • Recovery
  • Strength
  • Aerobic Endurance

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Root extract Ashwagandha

450 mg Ashwagandha root extract

OTHER

Corn Starch

450 mg corn starch

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sports Performance and Applied Research in Trials and Analysis

    lead NETWORK

Principal Investigators

  • Olivia C Coope, PhD · Blanquerna Institute

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-06
Primary Completion
2026-07-17
Completion
2026-07-18

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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