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Effect of KA-EX Supplementation on Recovery Parameters in High-Level Young Football Players
Sponsor: Antonio Molina Lopez
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of KA-EX supplementation on recovery parameters in elite young football players. Athletes from the Udine Primavera team will be randomly assigned to receive either the KA-EX supplement or a sensory-matched placebo immediately following their training sessions for a period of two months. The researchers will monitor heart rate variability (HRV) and sleep quality using Garmin wearable devices, and assess changes in body composition using Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). The goal of the study is to determine if post-training KA-EX administration improves physiological recovery, sleep quality, and physical readiness in high-performance athletes during a competitive season.
Official title: Effect of KA-EX Supplementation on Recovery Parameters in High-Level Young Football Players: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
17 Years - 20 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2026-09-05
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
KA-EX
Powder sachet to be dissolved in water. Contains a patented complex of amino acids, electrolytes, and carbohydrates designed to normalize cortisol and support recovery.
Experimental: KA-EX Supplement
Powder sachet with identical organoleptic characteristics but without the active recovery ingredients of KA-EX.
Locations (1)
Stadio BlueEnergy
Udine, Friuli Venecia, Italy