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Impact of Medically Supervised Performance-Enhancing Substances (PES) on Elite Athletes
Sponsor: Enhanced Emirates Limited
Summary
Objectives: The primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of medical drugs with the potential to enhance performance (PES) in professional athletes over a 5.5 year period, encompassing a 25-week PES Exposure period and 5 year long term follow-up of period comprehensive health and safety monitoring. The secondary objective is to evaluate the impact of PES on athletic performance through validated sport specific and clinical assessments. Methods: This prospective hybrid design study will enrol 60 adult participants, divided into two groups. The first group will receive performance-enhancing substances (PES) directly through the study, administered as Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) under comprehensive medical supervision for up to 25 weeks. The second group will include natural athletes and those already using PES prescribed by their own doctors. All substances used in this study are medically approved by national regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, MHRA, EMA, EDE, etc.), and market authorised. Participants undergo enrollment and baseline health and performance assessments, prior to a 25 weeks of PES exposure. During the period of PES exposure, participants undergo periodic monitoring of comprehensive physiological biomarkers alongside subjective assessments. Following the PES exposure phase, participants will complete repeat baseline health and performance assessments, followed by a titration phase and, where indicated, post-cycle therapy (PCT) to support the restoration of physiological function toward baseline. The study will conclude with a five-year longitudinal follow-up period to monitor long-term health outcomes. During this phase, participants will undergo annual assessments, including cardiac electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), blood and urine biomarkers, routine vital signs, and quality-of-life measures. Additional imaging will include brain functional MRI (fMRI) and vital organ ultrasound at years 1, 3, and 5, with cardiac CT performed as clinically indicated. Athlete safety biomarker assessments, clinical evaluations, and adverse event reporting, will be continuously evaluated by study doctors and with additional safety oversight from a Data Safety Monitoring Board, Independent Medical Commission (a multidisciplinary panel of medical experts), and a Medical Monitor.
Official title: Impact of Medically Supervised Performance-Enhancing Substances (PES) on Elite Athletes: A Hybrid Design in a Real-World Setting
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-03-12
Completion Date
2033-03-01
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Testosterone Enanthate
Intramuscular injection administered for up to 25 weeks
Testosterone Cypionate
Intramuscular injection administered for up to 25 weeks
Testosterone Propionate
Intramuscular injection administered for up to 25 weeks
Sustanon (testosterone)
Intramuscular injection administered for up to 25 weeks
Testosterone Gel
Topical gel administered for up to 25 weeks
Methenolone Enanthate (Primobolan)
Intramuscular injection administered for up to 25 weeks
Nandrolone Decanoate (Deca-Durabolin)
Intramuscular injection administered for up to 25 weeks
Estradiol Patch
Topical patch administered for up to 25 weeks
Estradiol Capsule
Oral capsule administered for up to 25 weeks
Progesterone Cream
Topical cream administered for up to 25 weeks
Progesterone Capsule
Oral capsule administered for up to 25 weeks
Human Growth Hormone (hGH)
Subcutaneous injection administered for up to 25 weeks
EPO Darbepoetin (Aranesp)
Subcutaneous injection administered for up to 25 weeks
Meldonium
Oral tablet administered for up to 25 weeks
Modafinil
Oral tablet administered for up to 25 weeks
Mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall)
Oral tablet administered for up to 25 weeks
Clomiphene
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Anastrozole
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Levothyroxine
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Liothyronine
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
hCG
Ancillary drug: Subcutaneous injection administered as required
hMG
Ancillary drug: Subcutaneous injection administered as required
Atorvastatin
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Rosuvastatin
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Bisoprolol
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Nebivolol
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Metoprolol
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Propranolol
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Lisinopril
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Enalapril
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Furosemide
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Chlorothiazide
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Cabergoline
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Metformin
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Basal Insulin Glargine (long-acting)
Ancillary drug: Subcutaneous injection administered as required
Telmisartan
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Losartan
Ancillary drug: Oral tablet administered as required
Locations (1)
Clinical Trial Site
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates