Status:
RECRUITING
The Effects of Exogenous Ketosis on Ultra-endurance Recovery and Performance
Lead Sponsor:
KU Leuven
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Stellenbosch
Conditions:
Exogenous Ketosis
Endurance Cycling Performance
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-59 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study aims to investigate the effects of post-exercise and pre-sleep ketosis via oral ketone ester supplementation on physical and mental recovery during a multi-day cycling stage race.
Detailed Description
Ultra-endurance events are becoming increasing popular. Participation in the multi-day events adds a lot of physical and mental strain on the body, while the athletes are still required to perform. Wi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- have been cycling consistently for at least 1 year before entry into the study
- have been cycling for a minimum of 7 hours per week for the 6 months leading up to the study
- additional for the field study: valid entry to the 2025 edition of the Absa Cape Epic
- non-smoker
Exclusion
- Do not follow a ketogenic diet or low-carbohydrate diet
- Have any metabolic or auto-immune disease that will influence their metabolism
- Take medication or supplements that is known to affect ketone supplement metabolism
- suffering from a recurring injury or illness from which they have not fully recovered that is a contr-indication to perform high-intensity exercise
- Unable to finish each stage
- Women: if they are pregnant or breastfeeding
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06965491
Start Date
March 1 2024
End Date
October 30 2025
Last Update
May 11 2025
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KU Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, 3000