Clincosm LogoSign in Get a demo

The Effects of Red Spinach Extract on Physical Performance Following Chronic Resistance Training in Trained Males

Sponsor
Lipscomb University (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04282265
Collaborator
(none)
30
Enrollment
1
Location
2
Arms
3.2
Actual Duration (Months)
9.3
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Red Spinach is a natural food which is a rich source of nitrates, which are beneficial in hemodynamics, cardiovascular function, and have natural hypotensive and antianginal effects . In recent research, Red spinach extract has been shown to be beneficial in acute exercise performance. However, currently it is unclear how these acute increases in performance may translate to long term training adaptations.

This research study is designed to measure the effects of red spinach extract (RSE) on markers of physical performance, body composition, and health following chronic resistance training and anaerobic exercise.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Dietary Supplement: Placebo
  • Dietary Supplement: Red Spinach Extract (RSE)
 N/A

Detailed Description

The investigators aim to measure muscle strength, athletic performance, body composition, and muscle size in two groups of adults before and after 11 weeks of intervention in a randomized, double blinded study. One group (n=15 ) will receive an intervention of resistance exercise and a Red Spinach Extract supplement, and the other group (n=15) will receive resistance exercise and a placebo (maltodextrin).

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
30 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Basic Science
Official Title:
The Effects of Red Spinach Extract on Health on Physical Performance Following Chronic Resistance Training in Trained Males
Actual Study Start Date :
Aug 23, 2019
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Nov 29, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date :
Nov 29, 2019

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo

Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Oral placebo capsules will be taken consisting of maltodrextrin daily for 11 weeks
Experimental: Red Spinach Extract

Dietary Supplement: Red Spinach Extract (RSE)
Oral capsules containing 2g of Red Spinach Extract will be consumed daily for 11 weeks

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Muscular Strength [11 weeks]

    Muscular strength will be assessed via bench press 1-repetition maximum

  2. Muscular Hypertrophy [11 weeks]

    Muscle thickness of the Rectus femoris and vastus lateralis will be assessed via ultrasonography. Thickeness will be reported in cm.

  3. Body Composition [11 weeks]

    Lean Body Mass, Fat Mass, and Bone Mineral Content will be assessed via Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

  4. Wingate Anaerobic (WnT) Cycle test performance [11 weeks]

    A 30-second WnT test will be used to assess Average power, peak power, and fatiuge index

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 34 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-35 years old

  • At least 1 year of resistance training experience

  • Are free of musculoskeletal injuries

  • Are not taking medications that may interfere with study measurements

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participant that cannot take either the RSE or placebo supplement will be excluded, as this will be a double-blind study.

  • Furthermore, participants that cannot participate in pre- and post-research testing, and/or those that cannot commit to regular training sessions will be excluded.

  • Inability to perform physical exercise (determined by health and activity questionnaire)

  • Taking any other nutritional supplement or performance enhancing drug.

  • Any chronic illness that causes continuous medical care.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Jeremy Townsend Nashville Tennessee United States 37215

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Lipscomb University

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Jeremy Townsend, Assistant Professor, Lipscomb University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT04282265
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 050719
First Posted:
Feb 24, 2020
Last Update Posted:
Feb 24, 2020
Last Verified:
Feb 1, 2020
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Feb 24, 2020