The efficacy of selected complementary and alternative medicines & therapies in the prevention and treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and muscle damage in sub-elite athletes.

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Herbal remedies; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000629336
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-12-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 96

Inclusion Criteria

Trained athletes of sub-elite level

Exclusion Criteria

Gastric and/or duodenal ulcers, or gallstones, allergies to shellfish products, diet excessive in fatty fish (i.e. high in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and omega 3 fatty acids)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified