Effects of a topical botanical cream on subcutaneous fat loss in athletes

Not Applicable

• Conditions: FAT LOSS; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Metabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000202965
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Australia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 24 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Male athletes aged > 18 y who have participated in regular resistance exercise (>2x per week) for at least the previous six months will be recruited from local sporting facilities for this trial.

Exclusion Criteria

Previously used topical fat loss creams of any kind
Participate in asymmetrical limb-dominant sports e.g. soccer

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in thigh circumference via tape measure[After 8 weeks of treatment];Change in thigh subcutaneous fat thickness via ultrasound[After 8 weeks of treatment]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight via calibrated scale[After 8 weeks of treatment];Fat mass via DEXA[After 8 weeks of treatment]