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Effect of Strength Versus Endurance Training on Muscle Damage in Gym Athletes on Caffeine Supplementation.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Muscle Damage
Interventions
Other: Strength Training with Caffeine
Other: Endurance Training with Caffeine
Registration Number
NCT06086691
Lead Sponsor
Riphah International University
Brief Summary

Dietary supplements to enhance exercise and athletic performance come in a variety of forms, including tablets, capsules, liquids, powders, and bars. Many of these products contain numerous ingredients in varied combinations and amounts. Among the more common ingredients are amino acids, protein, creatine, and caffeine

Detailed Description

Caffeine is a popular nutritional supplement among gym athletes. It is frequently used as an ergogenic aid to improve physical performance, delay fatigue, and increase muscle power. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of caffeine through the blood sample test (Serum CK, LDH levels, AST levels) on muscle damage of gym athletes who are performing aerobic and strength training. This study would help understand the effects of strength training and endurance training on muscle damage in gym athletes who are consuming caffeine and to check the serum enzymes level of both groups who are on strength training and those who are on endurance level training, therefore, this study would help determine which athletes should be careful while consuming caffeine for a particular exercise regimen

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male gym athletes
  • Age: 18-40 years
  • Athletes with at least three days training session per week
Exclusion Criteria
  • Athletes already on caffeine supplementation
  • Athletes with above normal serum enzyme levels

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Strength TrainingStrength Training with CaffeineStrength training exercises along with caffeine supplementation
Endurance TrainingEndurance Training with CaffeineEndurance training exercises along with caffeine supplementation
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum CK LevelsPre-intervention, after 24 hours of the intervention, after 3 days before second intervention, and after 24 hours of the second intervention

Serum CK level is the amount of an enzyme called creatine kinase (CK) in the blood. CK is a type of protein present in the muscle cells in human body need which is essential for proper functioning. Levels of CK can rise after a heart attack, skeletal muscle injury, or strenuous exercise

Serum LDH levelsPre-intervention, after 24 hours of the intervention, after 3 days before second intervention, and after 24 hours of the second intervention

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) is enzyme found in almost every cell of the human body, including your blood, muscles, brain, kidneys, and pancreas.

Serum AST levelsPre-intervention, after 24 hours of the intervention, after 3 days before second intervention, and after 24 hours of the second intervention

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are enzymes found mainly in the liver, but also found in red blood cells, heart cells, muscle tissue and other organs, such as the pancreas and kidneys.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rating of fatigue scale/Numeric Rating Scale-FatiguePre-intervention, after 24 hours of the intervention, after 3 days before second intervention, and after 24 hours of the second intervention

This rating-of-fatigue (ROF) scale has been developed which can track the intensity of perceived fatigue in a variety of contexts.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Riphah International University (RIU)

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Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

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