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NCT03596788 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Different Sports Supplements on Metabolism and Perceptual Responses During Distance Running
A NA study, sponsored by Old Dominion University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4
- Enrollment target
NCT03596788: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Old Dominion University.
NCT03596788 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Old Dominion University. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03596788, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Old Dominion University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Several previous studies have shown that repeatedly ingesting carbohydrate supplements during exercise training sessions, over a period of days and weeks, can gradually increase carbohydrate oxidation and reduce gut discomfort during exercise. However, repeatedly ingesting large amounts of carbohydrate during training sessions can be burdensome and can cause gut distress. Thus, it would be advantageous if the same long-term benefits could be realized from consuming these carbohydrate supplements at rest instead of specifically during training sessions. Therefore, the goal of this study is to examine whether repeatedly ingesting a carbohydrate-rich beverage at rest over a 5-day period alters metabolism and gut symptoms while ingesting carbohydrate during exercise.
Primary Outcome
Symptoms such as nausea, fullness, belching, reflux, abdominal cramps, flatulence, and urge to defecate will be recorded on a 0-10 scale (0 = no discomfort, 10 = unbearable discomfort).
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Placebo Beverage
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Carbohydrate Beverage
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 4 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-02-17 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03596788 stopped before completion
NCT03596788 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 4 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo Beverage is the first listed.
NCT03596788 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03596788 about?
NCT03596788 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Different Sports Supplements on Metabolism and Perceptual Responses During Distance Running". Several previous studies have shown that repeatedly ingesting carbohydrate supplements during exercise training sessions, over a period of days and weeks, can gradually increase carbohydrate oxidation and reduce gut discomfort during exercise. However, repeatedly ingesting large amounts of carbohydr...
What is the current status of trial NCT03596788?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2018-08-01. Estimated completion is 2025-02-17.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03596788?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo Beverage (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Carbohydrate Beverage (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03596788?
This trial is sponsored by Old Dominion University, which has 23 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT03596788's enrollment target sits among peer trials
4 1996th of 2000 higher than 5 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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