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Tart Cherry Extract for Muscle Recovery (TCR Trial)

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Led By Chad M Kerksick, PhD

Research Sponsored by Lindenwood University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 10 days

Awards & highlights

TCR Trial Summary

This trial evaluates effects of tart cherry powder on muscle power & force, soreness, inflammation & oxidative stress after sprints in male & female athletes.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for healthy men and women aged 18-35 who exercise at least four days a week, including high-intensity workouts. Participants should have a BMI of 18.0 - 30.0 kg/m2, though certain exceptions apply based on body fat percentage. They must not have any major health issues or be taking medications that affect muscle recovery.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if powdered tart cherry extract helps with muscle recovery after intense sprints compared to a placebo. It measures changes in muscle strength, soreness, inflammation, and oxidative stress in trained individuals following the sprinting activity.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While the side effects are not explicitly listed for this trial, powdered tart cherry is generally considered safe with potential mild digestive discomfort as a common concern when consumed in large quantities.

TCR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 10 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~10 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 10 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Changes in Creatine Kinase concentrations

Changes in Creatine Kinase-myocardial band concentrations

Counter movement Jump Height

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Secondary outcome measures

Changes in 8-isoprostane concentration

Changes in IL-10 concentration

Changes in IL-6 concentration

+7 more

Other outcome measures

Reported Adverse Events

Resting Blood pressure

Resting Heart Rate

TCR Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Tart Cherry Extract PowderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Tart Cherry Extract Powder (NordicCherry, SpecNova, LLC). Dispensed during visit 1. Participants will consume 1 dose per day for 10 days.

Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Rice Flour. Dispensed during visit 1. Participants will consume 1 dose per day for 10 days.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Tart Cherry Extract Powder

2023

N/A

~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Lindenwood UniversityLead Sponsor

18 Previous Clinical Trials

726 Total Patients Enrolled

Chad M Kerksick, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorLindenwood University

7 Previous Clinical Trials

328 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this investigation accept participants who are at least 45 years old?

"This medical trial is recruiting participants who are of legal age and younger than 35 years old."

Answered by AI

Are there still openings available for participants in this clinical investigation?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is open for recruitment and was first announced on April 25th of 2023 with the latest edits having been made on November 2nd of that same year."

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How many participants will be included in this medical experiment?

"Affirmative. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this medical trial, originally published on April 25th 2023, is currently recruiting participants. 40 patients are required for the study to be conducted at one particular site."

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Could I be accepted to participate in this experiment?

"To be eligible to join this clinical trial, individuals must suffer from muscular pain and fall in the age bracket of 18-35 years old. A total of 40 patients are required for enrolment."

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What are the main goals of this experimental research study?

"This 10 day experiment is designed to measure Counter movement Jump Height, with secondary objectives being Peak Power during a Wingate Anaerobic Test, Desire to Exercise Visual Analog Scale (range of 0-100), and Pittsburgh Sleepiness Scale Score (lower scores equate higher sleepiness)."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Impact of Powdered Tart Cherries on Recovery From Repeated Sprints

2023. "Impact of Powdered Tart Cherries on Recovery From Repeated Sprints". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06122038.