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Effects of Red Bull® on the Effects of Training and Haemodynamic Parameters

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Effects of; Food, Allergic
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Red Bull
Registration Number
NCT04963556
Lead Sponsor
University of Basel
Brief Summary

Background:

The consumption of Energy Drinks (EDs) can acutely lead to negative side effects, such as raised blood pressure and impaired endothelial function. Nevertheless, they are sold worldwide and are often consumed before physical activity (PA). In contrast to the blood pressure elevating effect of EDs, PA leads to a reduction of blood pressure. The effect of ED consumption on blood pressure response during and after endurance training is currently unresolved.

Methods:

A total of 23 participants (eleven men, twelve women) were evaluated in the intervention study with a blinded Cross-Over Design. They consumed on two different days either 355 ml Red Bull (RB) or 355 ml Placebo (Pla) in randomised order. The peripheral (PBP) and central blood pressure (CBP) were measured before, during and after a 30-minute aerobic endurance training, by the Schiller BR-102 plus PWA device.

Detailed Description

Background:

The consumption of Energy Drinks (EDs) can acutely lead to negative side effects, such as raised blood pressure and impaired endothelial function. Nevertheless, they are sold worldwide and are often consumed before physical activity (PA). In contrast to the blood pressure elevating effect of EDs, PA leads to a reduction of blood pressure. The effect of ED consumption on blood pressure response during and after endurance training is currently unresolved.

Methods:

A total of 23 participants (eleven men, twelve women) were evaluated in the intervention study with a blinded Cross-Over Design. They consumed on two different days either 355 ml Red Bull (RB) or 355 ml Placebo (Pla) in randomised order. The peripheral (PBP) and central blood pressure (CBP) were measured before, during and after a 30-minute aerobic endurance training, by the Schiller BR-102 plus PWA device.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
23
Inclusion Criteria
  • No known cardiovascular diseases such as arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
  • No ophthalmological diseases such as glaucoma or macular degeneration.
  • No regular medication
  • No vasodilator abuse for 24 h before the respective intervention (e.g. smoking, use of stimulants, β-blockers).
  • No pregnancy (anamnestic)
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboRed BullDrinking of 355 ml sweetened water
Red BullRed BullDrinking of 355 ml Red Bull
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effect on blood pressure24 hours

Effect on systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pulse wave velocity24 hours

central pulse wave velocity

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Basel

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Basel, Switzerland

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