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NCT03028454 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Ginger on Muscle Soreness and Dysfunction Stemming From Downhill Running
A NA study, sponsored by Old Dominion University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34
- Enrollment target
NCT03028454 is a NA study that has completed, run by Old Dominion University. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants.
The verdict
NCT03028454, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Old Dominion University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The objective of the study is to determine whether five days of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation is effective at reducing muscle soreness and improving muscle function following downhill running. Long-distance running is often associated with acute muscle pain, swelling, and reduced muscle functioning, and consequently, many runners utilize non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). NSAID use is associated with gastrointestinal side-effects such as stomach discomfort, nausea, dyspepsia, asymptomatic ulcers, and symptomatic ulcers that, although rare, can be fatal. Ginger is a botanical compound that is Generally Recognized as Safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Evidence from osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and resistance-training models indicate that ginger is effective at reducing general pain and muscle soreness. Therefore, this study will supplement 60 runners with roughly 1.5 g/day of ginger root or a placebo for 2 days prior to, the day of, and 2 days after downhill running. Participants will be evaluated for muscle soreness and function before and after the downhill run.
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Placebo
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Ginger Root
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03028454
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03028454 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Old Dominion University, which has 23 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03028454 about?
NCT03028454 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Ginger on Muscle Soreness and Dysfunction Stemming From Downhill Running". The objective of the study is to determine whether five days of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation is effective at reducing muscle soreness and improving muscle function following downhill running. Long-distance running is often associated with acute muscle pain, swelling, and reduced musc...
What is the current status of trial NCT03028454?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2017-01. Estimated completion is 2017-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03028454?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Ginger Root (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03028454?
This trial is sponsored by Old Dominion University, which has 23 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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