Trained or Competitive CyclistsNCT02010502
Beet Root Supplement Trial
A study testing Beetroot juice and Beetroot powder in people with Trained or Competitive Cyclists, run by University of Manitoba at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
To examine the effects of two forms of beetroot juice supplementation on exercise performance in trained cyclists. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Trained or Competitive Cyclists
- What is being tested?
- Beetroot juice and Beetroot powder
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 12 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Aug 2013to Dec 2018
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- good physical health
- trained or competitive cyclist
- between 18-40 years of age
Who cannot join
- have used any anabolic or ergogenic supplementation in the last 1-3 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site
Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 6C5
About this study
Official title: Effects of Two Forms of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Exercise Performance in Cyclists
To examine the effects of two forms of beetroot juice supplementation on exercise performance in trained cyclists.
- Conditions
- Trained or Competitive Cyclists
- Being tested
- Beetroot juice, Beetroot powder, Placebo
- Keywords
- Beet root, exercise performance, cyclists
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Beetroot juiceDietary supplement
Beetroot powderDietary supplement
PlaceboDietary supplement
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Concentrated Beet Root Juice | Active comparator | 500ml per day for 6 days Receives: Dietary Supplement: Beetroot juice |
| Beet root powder | Active comparator | 500ml per day for 6 days Receives: Dietary Supplement: Beetroot powder |
| Placebo juice | Placebo comparator | Negligible nitrate Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Time to completion
Measured: Baseline to week 8
Secondary outcomes (1)
O2 consumption
Measured: Baseline to Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Dec 2013 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2013
- Primary completionDec 2013
- Study completionDec 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Trained or Competitive CyclistsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Manitoba
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02010502
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- J2013:089
- Status last verified
- Apr 2018
- First submitted
- 9 Dec 2013
- Last updated
- 30 Jan 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jan 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Two Forms of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Exercise Performance in Cyclists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02010502
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- J2013:089
- Conditions
- Trained or Competitive Cyclists
- Keywords
- Beet root, exercise performance, cyclists
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ManitobaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2013
- Primary completion
- Dec 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Dec 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To examine the effects of two forms of beetroot juice supplementation on exercise performance in trained cyclists.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Concentrated Beet Root Juice | Active comparator | Dietary Supplement: Beetroot juice500ml per day for 6 days |
| Beet root powder | Active comparator | Dietary Supplement: Beetroot powder500ml per day for 6 days |
| Placebo juice | Placebo comparator | Dietary Supplement: PlaceboNegligible nitrate |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- good physical health
- trained or competitive cyclist
- between 18-40 years of age
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- have used any anabolic or ergogenic supplementation in the last 1-3 months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Beetroot juice | Dietary supplement | Concentrated Beet Root Juice |
| Beetroot powder | Dietary supplement | Beet root powder |
| Placebo | Dietary supplement | Placebo juice |
Primary outcome
Time to completion
Time frame: Baseline to week 8
1 secondary outcome
O2 consumption
Time frame: Baseline to Week 8
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jan 2020.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Beetroot juice and Beetroot powder in people with Trained or Competitive Cyclists, run by University of Manitoba at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Time to completion (time frame: Baseline to week 8). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jan 2020.