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NCT07600138 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effects of Carbohydrates Versus Carbohydrates + Protein on Resistance Training Outcomes

A NA study, sponsored by Auburn University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
25
Enrollment target

NCT07600138 is a NA study that has completed, run by Auburn University. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants.

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The verdict

NCT07600138, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Auburn University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
25 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Higher energy and carbohydrate intakes have been hypothesized to enhance resistance training adaptations, yet empirical evidence remains mixed. This study investigated whether supplemental carbohydrate-energy intake improves muscle hypertrophy, strength, and fatigue resistance in resistance-trained men. Twenty resistance-trained men completed a quasi-randomized, double-blinded, counterbalanced crossover trial. Participants consumed either a daily protein-only supplement (30 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate) or a daily protein-plus-carbohydrate supplement (30 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate) for 8 weeks each, followed by crossover, while continuing their habitual training and diet. Primary outcomes included lean mass (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), muscle thickness and cross-sectional area (ultrasound), back squat one-repetition maximum, knee extensor peak torque, and fatigue index. The carbohydrate-protein supplement produced significantly higher daily energy and carbohydrate intake compared to the protein-only supplement, with no differences in protein intake, fat intake, or training volume. No significant between-condition differences were observed for any outcome. These results suggest that modest increases in carbohydrate-energy intake outside of an energy deficit are unlikely to meaningfully enhance muscle hypertrophy, strength, or fatigue resistance in trained men.

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT CHO
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT PRO

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 25 participants
Start Date 2025-05-12
Est. Completion 2025-09-16
Phase NA

Sponsor

Auburn University

54 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07600138

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07600138 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Auburn University, which has 54 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which CHO is the first listed.

NCT07600138 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07600138 about?

NCT07600138 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Carbohydrates Versus Carbohydrates + Protein on Resistance Training Outcomes". Higher energy and carbohydrate intakes have been hypothesized to enhance resistance training adaptations, yet empirical evidence remains mixed. This study investigated whether supplemental carbohydrate-energy intake improves muscle hypertrophy, strength, and fatigue resistance in resistance-trained ...

What is the current status of trial NCT07600138?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2025-05-12. Estimated completion is 2025-09-16.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07600138?

The interventions under investigation include: CHO (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), PRO (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07600138?

This trial is sponsored by Auburn University, which has 54 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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