Melatonin for muscle recovery after weight training
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking melatonin for 3 days (5mg, 3 times a day) can help your muscles recover faster and perform better after a tough weight workout. If you are a healthy, experienced lifter between 18 and 40, this might help you understand how melatonin affects exercise recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been strength training at least 3 times a week for the last 6 months or more, including leg workouts.
- You are not currently taking melatonin or other supplements that might affect the results (like creatine or beta-alanine) – or you are willing to stop them for 4 weeks before starting.
- You can follow instructions, like avoiding exercise during the study and not drinking alcohol 24 hours before certain visits.
- You are healthy, with no lower-body injuries or chronic health conditions that could limit your ability to exercise.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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