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- Clinical Trial NCT05096793
Acute Supplementation With Beta-Alanine Improves Performance in Aerobic-anaerobic Transition Zones in Endurance Athletes
October 26, 2021 updated by: Alvaro Huerta Ojeda, University of Americas
The use of beta-alanine (BA) to increase physical performance is widely documented.
However, the acute effect of this amino acid on maximal tests in the aerobic-anaerobic transition zone is still uncertain.
The objective of this study was to determine the acute effect of low and high-dose BA trials on maximal aerobic speed (MAS) in endurance athletes.
We hypothesized that high doses of BA have a greater effect than low doses, both compared to baseline.
Twelve male endurance athletes volunteered for the study.
The experimental design applied was randomized cross-over, double-blind.
Treatment included three 6-minute run tests (6-MRT), the first as a baseline, then randomized 6-MRT with low (30 mg·kg-1) and high (45 mg·kg-1) dose BA trials.
The 6-MRTs were separated by 72 hours.
The main variable of the study was the distance (m) performed in the 6-MRT.
Differences between tests were established through ANOVA and Tukey's multiple comparison tests (p < 0.05).
Study Overview
Detailed Description
In this original research, we determined the acute effect of low (30 mg·kg-1) and high-dose (45 mg·kg-1) BA trials on maximal aerobic speed (MAS) in endurance athletes.
At the same time, we compared the effect size with of BA.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
12
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Viña del Mar, Chile
- Uamericas
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years to 25 years (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
Male
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- The inclusion criterion was years of training for endurance events (participants had a minimum of two years running middle-distance and long-distance events).
Exclusion Criteria:
- The exclusion criterion was the inability to perform the 6-minute run test
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
- Masking: Triple
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Control
the distance in the 6-MRT compared to baseline
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On day 1, all participants completed the 6-MRT corresponding to baseline.
Then, on days 2 and 3, each participant performed the 6-MRT with 30 mg·kg-1 and 45 mg·kg-1 of BA (low and high-dose trials, respectively).
BA was purchased in powder format from a factory specializing in sports supplements.
BA was colorless when diluted in water and had a characteristic taste.
This format of BA (powder) allowed personalized dosing for each participant.
The research team performed the personalized dosing before the application of the treatment.
Between the evaluation days, there was 72 hours difference.
The 30 mg·kg-1 or 45 mg·kg-1 BA administration was done with a double-blind method.
Thus, on day 2, 50% of the sample performed the 6-MRT supplemented with 30 mg·kg-1 BA, while the other 50% performed the 6-MRT with 45 mg·kg-1 BA.
On day 3, those participants who completed the 6-MRT with 30 mg·kg-1 BA now performed with 45 mg·kg-1 BA and vice versa.
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Experimental: Low doses
the distance in the 6-MRT compared to baseline
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On day 1, all participants completed the 6-MRT corresponding to baseline.
Then, on days 2 and 3, each participant performed the 6-MRT with 30 mg·kg-1 and 45 mg·kg-1 of BA (low and high-dose trials, respectively).
BA was purchased in powder format from a factory specializing in sports supplements.
BA was colorless when diluted in water and had a characteristic taste.
This format of BA (powder) allowed personalized dosing for each participant.
The research team performed the personalized dosing before the application of the treatment.
Between the evaluation days, there was 72 hours difference.
The 30 mg·kg-1 or 45 mg·kg-1 BA administration was done with a double-blind method.
Thus, on day 2, 50% of the sample performed the 6-MRT supplemented with 30 mg·kg-1 BA, while the other 50% performed the 6-MRT with 45 mg·kg-1 BA.
On day 3, those participants who completed the 6-MRT with 30 mg·kg-1 BA now performed with 45 mg·kg-1 BA and vice versa.
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Experimental: High doses
the distance in the 6-MRT compared to baseline
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On day 1, all participants completed the 6-MRT corresponding to baseline.
Then, on days 2 and 3, each participant performed the 6-MRT with 30 mg·kg-1 and 45 mg·kg-1 of BA (low and high-dose trials, respectively).
BA was purchased in powder format from a factory specializing in sports supplements.
BA was colorless when diluted in water and had a characteristic taste.
This format of BA (powder) allowed personalized dosing for each participant.
The research team performed the personalized dosing before the application of the treatment.
Between the evaluation days, there was 72 hours difference.
The 30 mg·kg-1 or 45 mg·kg-1 BA administration was done with a double-blind method.
Thus, on day 2, 50% of the sample performed the 6-MRT supplemented with 30 mg·kg-1 BA, while the other 50% performed the 6-MRT with 45 mg·kg-1 BA.
On day 3, those participants who completed the 6-MRT with 30 mg·kg-1 BA now performed with 45 mg·kg-1 BA and vice versa.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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6-minute race test (meters)
Time Frame: at the end of the 6 minute test
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The test was performed on an official 400 m athletic track simultaneously every measurement day (09:00 - 11:00 a.m.) and under similar climatic conditions (temperature = 16 - 18° C and relative humidity = 70 - 80%).
Also, to simulate the reality of the competition, the 6-MRT was performed in subgroups of three participants.
These subgroups were maintained throughout the intervention, modifying only the dose of BA ingested.
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at the end of the 6 minute test
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Lactate
Time Frame: at the end of the 6 minute test
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A lactometer (h/p/cosmos®) was used to measure capillary [La].
This lactometer generates an enzymatic-amperometric detection of lactate with an accuracy of ± 3% (minimum standard deviation of 0.2 mmol·L-1), sample volume 0.2 μL, and with a measurement range of 0.5-25.0
mmol·L-1.
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at the end of the 6 minute test
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Heart Rate
Time Frame: at the end of the 6 minute test
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A heart rate monitor (Polar H10®) was used to measure HR, while the data was stored using the Polar Beat® application.
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at the end of the 6 minute test
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Director: Hernán Cañon, Ph.D., University of Americas
Publications and helpful links
The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.
General Publications
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- Hill CA, Harris RC, Kim HJ, Harris BD, Sale C, Boobis LH, Kim CK, Wise JA. Influence of beta-alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):225-33. Epub 2006 Jul 28.
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- Décombaz J, Beaumont M, Vuichoud J, Bouisset F, Stellingwerff T. Effect of slow-release β-alanine tablets on absorption kinetics and paresthesia. Amino Acids. 2012 Jul;43(1):67-76. doi: 10.1007/s00726-011-1169-7. Epub 2011 Dec 3. Erratum in: Amino Acids. 2013 Oct;45(4):1015.
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
May 3, 2021
Primary Completion (Actual)
May 9, 2021
Study Completion (Actual)
August 31, 2021
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
October 4, 2021
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
October 14, 2021
First Posted (Actual)
October 27, 2021
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
November 3, 2021
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
October 26, 2021
Last Verified
October 1, 2021
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Other Study ID Numbers
- 04102021 (Other Identifier: Uamericas)
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
No
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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