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Effects of Combined Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation on Dancesport Performance
Sponsor: Beijing Sport University
Summary
This study evaluates the effects of caffeine, Rhodiola rosea, and their combined supplementation on dancesport-specific performance in male collegiate dancesport athletes. Forty-eight healthy male athletes aged 18 to 23 years will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: placebo control, caffeine, Rhodiola rosea, or combined Rhodiola rosea plus caffeine. All participants will complete the same four-week standardized cowboy-dance-specific training program. The caffeine group will receive caffeine at 3 mg·kg-¹ before testing, the Rhodiola rosea group will receive Rhodiola rosea at 2.4 g·day-¹ for four weeks, and the combined group will receive both supplementation strategies. The main purpose of this study is to determine whether these supplementation strategies improve cowboy-dance-specific explosive power, movement stability, repeated kicking performance, agility, muscular endurance, and perceived exertion. Main outcomes include the 180-degree kick straight angle, kick recoil angle, trunk anterior-posterior sway amplitude, and 30-second cowboy-kick success rate. Secondary outcomes include qualified kick count, balance, core stability, functional strength, rhythm accuracy, agility tests, hexagon jump performance, and session-RPE.
Official title: Effects of Caffeine, Rhodiola Rosea, and Combined Supplementation on Cowboy-Dance-Specific Explosive Power, Movement Stability, and Muscular Endurance in Male Collegiate Dancesport Athletes
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 23 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2026-04-15
Completion Date
2026-06-18
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Placebo
Placebo capsules were matched to the active supplements in appearance, color, size, packaging, timing, and capsule number.
Caffeine
Caffeine was administered acutely at 3 mg·kg-¹ 30 minutes before testing.
Rhodiola Rosea Capsules
Rhodiola rosea extract was administered at 2.4 g·day-¹ for four weeks, divided into two daily doses before breakfast and lunch.
Standardized cowboy-dance-specific training program
All participants completed the same four-week standardized cowboy-dance-specific training program focusing on rhythm, repeated kicking, kick recoil control, trunk stability, functional strength, agility, and repeated movement quality.
Locations (1)
Beijing Sport University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China