Influence of high dose cocoa-flavanol intake on factors affecting exercise performance and recovery

Completed

• Conditions: Exercise performance and recovery; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14438374
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-04-28
• Last Update Posted: 22 May 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age: between 20 years and 35 years
2. No severe head injuries in the past
3. No intake of neurological or psychological medication
4. Healthy
5. No hypertension
6. No cardiovascular disease
7. Cycling training of at least 10 hours per week for the last 2 years

Exclusion Criteria

1. Age: younger than 20 years or older than 35 years
2. Severe head injuries in the past
3. Intake of neurological or psychological medication which might alter cognitive function (psychotropic drugs, beta adrenergic blockers, steroids)
4. Hypertension
5. Cardiovascular disease
6. Other diseases which can alter cognitive function (diabetes, depression)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified