Effect of the timing of low-dose caffeine on 3-point shooting accuracy in college basketball players.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal fitness; Musculoskeletal - Normal musculoskeletal and cartilage development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001308886
• Lead Sponsor: ational Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2021-08-12
• Study Start: 2021-09-27
• Last Update Posted: 4 October 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

1) Male
2) Aged between 21 to 30 years old
3) Have no known caffeine allergy/intolerance
4) Competed in at least one university level basketball tournament or equivalent
5) Have at least 3 years of prior basketball experience in both training and competing
6) Have no health conditions diagnosed by a medical doctor preventing exercise participation
7) Not be taking any medications for chronic medical conditions
8) Have no self-reported medical conditions (e.g. hypertension, cardiovascular disease, insomnia and frequent migraines)
9) Consume between 0mg to 200mg of caffeine per day
10) Not be using any supplements that may have a physiological or psychological effect on the body (e.g. psychostimulant drugs, diuretic drugs or hormone containing supplements)
11) Be injury-free in the previous two months

Exclusion Criteria

1) Any diagnosed form of cardiometabolic disease (CVD, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension)
2) Any symptoms that are contraindication of exercise testing (e.g. chest pains)
3) Any balance or dizziness problems
4) Any chronic medical conditions (and also whether it is medicated or not)
5) Any medical doctor diagnosed to contraindications to exercise
6) If you drink alcohol more than 3 times each week and more than 3 drinks each time
7) Any allergies or intolerance to caffeine
8) Failed to score less than 15% 3-point shooting accuracy during the familiarisation trial.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified