What this study is
This study will examine the independent and combined effects of creatine and carbohydrate supplementation on exercise performance, compared to placebo.
What's being tested
- Creatine Monohydrate
Intervention · DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Creatine monohydrate supplementation 0.5 grams every 20 minutes
- Carbohydrate
Intervention · DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
carbohydrate supplementation 5 grams every 20 minutes
- Creatine Monohydrate and Carbohydrate
Intervention · DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Creatine supplementation of 0.5 grams and carbohydrate supplementation of 5 grams every 20 minutes.
- placebo solution
Intervention · DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Flavored water every 20 minutes
Study details
- Sponsor
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Conditions
- Exercise Performance Recovery
- Enrolling
- 12 people
- Starts
- 2026-07-15
- Est. completion
- 2026-08-01
- Design
- Triple-blind, randomized, crossover
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years – 40 YearsSex ALLHealthy volunteers AcceptedYou may qualify if
- Healthy (i.e. no known cardiovascular disease)
- Nonsmoking
- Active (regular physical activity ≥150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise and have a VO2 peak ≥35 ml/kg-min)
- A normal BMI (18.5 - 35 kg/m^2)
- Between ages 18-40 years old
You can't join if
- Previously taken creatine and/or any other dietary supplement that may interfere with exercise performance
Sign in and we'll check these against your records.Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Study locations (1)
1 openCalifornia Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
- Todd Hagobian, PhD · Contact805-756-7511thagobia@calpoly.edu
Study team
Sponsor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Study ID 2013-CP
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.