Whey Protein and Adaptogenic Supplementation in Physically Active Females
2026年6月3日 更新者:Olivia Charlotte Coope、Sports Performance and Applied Research in Trials and Analysis
Whey Protein and Adaptogenic Herb Supplementation in Physically Active Females: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether whey protein or plant protein supplements, with or without an adaptogenic herb blend, can improve strength, recovery, stress, and wellbeing in active females. The adaptogenic blend contains ashwagandha root extract and shatavari root extract.
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
- Do whey protein and plant protein supplements improve muscle strength and recovery in physically active females?
- Does adding ashwagandha and shatavari improve stress, recovery, sleep, and wellbeing compared with protein alone?
- Are there differences between whey protein and plant protein when combined with the adaptogenic blend?
Researchers will compare four supplement groups:
- Whey protein
- Whey protein with ashwagandha and shatavari
- Plant protein
- Plant protein with ashwagandha and shatavari
Participants will:
- Take their assigned supplement daily for 6 weeks
- Attend testing sessions before and after the intervention
- Complete questionnaires about recovery, sleep, stress, soreness, and digestive health
- Provide saliva samples to measure stress, hormone, immune, and inflammation markers
- Complete muscle strength tests, including handgrip strength and push-up testing
- Complete a 24-hour dietary recall. The study includes physically active females aged 18 to 45 years who regularly participate in structured training.
研究概览
地位
招聘中
研究类型
介入性
注册 (估计的)
60
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息,以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。
学习地点
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East Sussex
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Brighton、East Sussex、英国
- 招聘中
- Strength and Nutrition Ltd
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接触:
- Olivia C Coope, PhD(c)
- 电话号码:07882461098
- 邮箱:livcwalker@gmail.com
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参与标准
研究人员寻找符合特定描述的人,称为资格标准。这些标准的一些例子是一个人的一般健康状况或先前的治疗。
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
- 成人
接受健康志愿者
是的
描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female, aged 18-45 years
- Currently participating in regular structured athletic or physical training (≥3 sessions per week)
- Free from musculoskeletal injury that would prevent testing
- Willing to maintain usual diet and training habits during the study
- Not currently using protein supplements or adaptogenic supplements
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study period
- Known allergy or sensitivity to dairy, pea protein, pumpkin seed, chia seed, ashwagandha, shatavari, or nightshades
- Current use of prescribed medication that may interact with the supplements
- Thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, hormone-sensitive conditions, or other medical conditions that may be affected by supplementation
- Diagnosed eating disorder or condition affecting protein metabolism
- Current musculoskeletal injury preventing participation in testing
- Current use of other protein supplements or adaptogens
学习计划
本节提供研究计划的详细信息,包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:基础科学
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:并行分配
- 屏蔽:双倍的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的:Whey Protein + Adaptogenic Blend
Participants will consume a whey protein supplement containing ashwagandha KSM-66® (250 mg) and shatavari SRI-81™ (300 mg) daily for 6 weeks.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention.
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Participants will consume a whey protein supplement containing ashwagandha KSM-66® root extract (250 mg) and shatavari SRI-81™ root extract (300 mg) daily for 6 weeks.
Supplements will be provided in identical blank tubs.
Participants will maintain usual diet and training habits during the study.
其他名称:
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实验性的:Plant Protein + Adaptogenic Blend
Participants will consume a plant-based protein supplement containing ashwagandha KSM-66® (250 mg) and shatavari SRI-81™ (300 mg) daily for 6 weeks.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention.
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Participants will consume a plant-based protein supplement containing ashwagandha KSM-66® root extract (250 mg) and shatavari SRI-81™ root extract (300 mg) daily for 6 weeks.
Supplements will be provided in identical blank tubs.
Participants will maintain usual diet and training habits during the study.
其他名称:
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有源比较器:Whey protein
Participants will consume a whey protein supplement daily for 6 weeks.
Assessments of muscle strength, recovery, stress, wellbeing, dietary intake, and salivary biomarkers will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention.
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Participants will consume a whey protein supplement daily for 6 weeks.
The supplement will be provided in identical blank tubs.
Participants will be instructed to maintain their usual diet and training habits throughout the intervention period.
其他名称:
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有源比较器:Plant protein
Participants will consume a plant-based protein supplement daily for 6 weeks.
Assessments of muscle strength, recovery, stress, wellbeing, dietary intake, and salivary biomarkers will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention.
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Participants will consume a plant-based protein supplement daily for 6 weeks.
The supplement will be provided in identical blank tubs.
Participants will be instructed to maintain their usual diet and training habits throughout the intervention period.
其他名称:
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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Salivary Cortisol Concentration
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Change in salivary cortisol concentration from baseline to post-intervention following 6 weeks of whey protein or plant protein supplementation with or without an adaptogenic herb blend containing ashwagandha KSM-66® and shatavari SRI-81™.
Results will be reported in ng/mL.
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Baseline and Week 6
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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Handgrip Strength
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Change in maximal handgrip strength measured using a CAMRY dynamometer from baseline to post-intervention.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Upper Body Muscular Endurance
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Change in upper body muscular endurance assessed using the 90-degree push-up test protocol from baseline to post-intervention.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Perceived Gastrointestinal Health
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Change in gastrointestinal symptoms and digestive comfort assessed using a gastrointestinal distress questionnaire.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Dietary Intake
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Dietary intake assessed using a 24-hour dietary recall to evaluate habitual nutritional intake during the study period.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Perceived Recovery and Wellbeing
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Participants will complete the Hooper Index Questionnaire, which assesses four domains: sleep quality, fatigue, stress, and muscle soreness.
Each domain is rated on a 10-point Likert scale ranging from 1 to 10, with total scores ranging from 4 to 40.
Higher scores indicate poorer wellbeing and recovery status, whereas lower scores indicate better perceived wellbeing and recovery.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Salivary DHEA-S Concentration
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Salivary DHEA-S concentration will be measured from saliva samples using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) techniques.
Results will be reported in ng/mL.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Salivary Oestradiol Concentration
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Salivary oestradiol concentration will be measured from saliva samples using ELISA.
Results will be reported in pg/mL.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Salivary Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) Concentration
大体时间:Baseline and Week 6
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Salivary secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) concentration will be measured from saliva samples using ELISA.
Results will be reported in µg/mL.
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Baseline and Week 6
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Salivary C-reactive Protein Concentration
大体时间:Baseline to Week 6
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Salivary C-reactive protein will be measured from saliva samples using ELISA.
Results will be reported in pg/mL.
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Baseline to Week 6
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合作者和调查者
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研究记录日期
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研究主要日期
学习开始 (估计的)
2026年7月1日
初级完成 (估计的)
2026年8月12日
研究完成 (估计的)
2026年9月20日
研究注册日期
首次提交
2026年5月12日
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
2026年5月12日
首次发布 (实际的)
2026年5月18日
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
2026年6月5日
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
2026年6月3日
最后验证
2026年6月1日
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与本研究相关的术语
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其他研究编号
- ASH-WHEY-001
计划个人参与者数据 (IPD)
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不
IPD 计划说明
Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared with other researchers.
Data collected in this study will be anonymised and retained only for the duration of analysis before permanent deletion, in accordance with the study protocol, participant consent, and UK GDPR requirements.
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