Impact of astaxanthin on health and performance among firefighters

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular health and athletic performance; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10901752
• Lead Sponsor: Texas A&M University

Brief Summary

2023 Abstract results in https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/15502783.2023.2235311 p. 9 (added 03/10/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-10-29
• Study Start: 2023-10-19
• Last Update Posted: 30 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. They have a willingness to provide voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study;
2. They are healthy professional or volunteer male firefighters age 18 - 60 years;
3. They are free from any signs, symptoms, or diagnosis of any cardio-respiratory and/or metabolic disorders;
4. They are free from any known blood disorders (e.g., anemia, hemophilia);
5. They are free from any caffeinated supplements (e.g., thermogenics, pre-workouts, energy drinks, etc) consumption 24-hours prior to all testing sessions;
6. They are free from any alcohol and/or nicotine consumption 24-hours prior to all testing sessions;
7. They are free from ergogenic aids like creatine or testosterone boosters for at least two weeks prior to the initiation of the study;
8. They are resistance trained defined as participating in regular resistance training exercises for at least twice per week for the last six months;
9. They have no current or previous musculoskeletal injuries within the last year;
10. They are engaged in at least 150-minutes of moderate - intensity exercise per week for the last six months;
11. They do not have any known allergies to sunflower oil.

Exclusion Criteria

1. They use prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) products known to interact with astaxanthin within 72 hours of randomization and during the trial such as aspirin, clopidogrel and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs);
2. They have any known allergies to sunflower oil or astaxanthin;
3. They are not resistance trained and defined by participating in regular resistance training exercises for at least twice per week for the last six months;
4. They are not engaged in 150-minutes of moderate - intensity exercise each week for the last six months;
5. They have any medical condition that would affect the ability to perform a standard exercise program;
6. They are a current smoker (cigarettes)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified