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Effects of Combined Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation on Dancesport Performance

NCT07690085 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-07-08

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Summary

This study evaluates the effects of caffeine, Rhodiola rosea, and their combined supplementation on dancesport-specific performance in male collegiate dancesport athletes. Forty-eight healthy male athletes aged 18 to 23 years will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: placebo control, caffeine, Rhodiola rosea, or combined Rhodiola rosea plus caffeine. All participants will complete the same four-week standardized cowboy-dance-specific training program. The caffeine group will receive caffeine at 3 mg·kg-¹ before testing, the Rhodiola rosea group will receive Rhodiola rosea at 2.4 g·day-¹ for four weeks, and the combined group will receive both supplementation strategies.

The main purpose of this study is to determine whether these supplementation strategies improve cowboy-dance-specific explosive power, movement stability, repeated kicking performance, agility, muscular endurance, and perceived exertion. Main outcomes include the 180-degree kick straight angle, kick recoil angle, trunk anterior-posterior sway amplitude, and 30-second cowboy-kick success rate. Secondary outcomes include qualified kick count, balance, core stability, functional strength, rhythm accuracy, agility tests, hexagon jump performance, and session-RPE.

Conditions

  • Dancesport Performance

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Caffeine

Caffeine was administered acutely at 3 mg·kg-¹ 30 minutes before testing.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Rhodiola Rosea Capsules

Rhodiola rosea extract was administered at 2.4 g·day-¹ for four weeks, divided into two daily doses before breakfast and lunch.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Placebo capsules were matched to the active supplements in appearance, color, size, packaging, timing, and capsule number.

BEHAVIORAL

Standardized cowboy-dance-specific training program

All participants completed the same four-week standardized cowboy-dance-specific training program focusing on rhythm, repeated kicking, kick recoil control, trunk stability, functional strength, agility, and repeated movement quality.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Beijing Sport University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-15
Primary Completion
2026-06-10
Completion
2026-06-18

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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