Testing ketone and carbohydrate supplements in trained cyclists
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is testing how taking ketone and carbohydrate supplements affects performance in trained cyclists. It is looking for male amateur cyclists who train regularly and have a high fitness level.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be a male cyclist.
- Have at least 2 years of cycling experience.
- Train for at least 5 hours per week.
- Have a VO2max of at least 50 mL/kg/min.
- Do not have any of the listed exclusions (e.g., recent COVID, gastrointestinal issues, food allergies).
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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