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The Effects of Astaxanthin on Physiological Anti-fatigue and Sports Performance: an Integrated Study From the Application of Laboratory Human Sports Platform to Simulated Competitions

NCT07630870 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 14

Last updated 2026-08-10

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Summary

To address the rapid recovery needs in intensive badminton competitions, this 2-year study evaluates Astaxanthin (AST) as a potential ergogenic aid. The research aims to elucidate how AST attenuates exercise-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle damage. By establishing an evidence-based nutritional strategy, this study seeks to maintain peak performance for elite athletes in badminton and other racket sports, while supporting the development of functional anti-fatigue health products.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

Placebo

Supplemented with placebo for 4 weeks

OTHER

Astaxanthin

Supplemented with Astaxanthin (AST) for 4 weeks (12 mg/day, AstaReal®, Sweden)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • China Medical University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jung-Piao Tsao · China Medical University, China

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2026-04-01
Completion
2027-07-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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