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Combined Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation for Aerobic Gymnastics Performance
Sponsor: Beijing Sport University
Summary
Aerobic gymnastics requires repeated explosive movements, upper-body support elements, and the ability to maintain performance under fatigue. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluates the effects of Rhodiola rosea supplementation, acute caffeine ingestion, and their combination on sport-specific performance and recovery in female competitive aerobic gymnasts. Ninety-six female aerobic gymnasts will be randomly assigned to placebo, Rhodiola rosea, caffeine, or combined Rhodiola rosea plus caffeine groups. All participants will complete an 8-week standardized aerobic gymnastics training program. Rhodiola rosea will be supplemented daily during the intervention period, while caffeine or matched placebo will be administered before post-intervention performance testing. The primary outcome is the change in Specific Aerobic Gymnastics Anaerobic Test (SAGAT) total completion time. Secondary outcomes include neuromuscular performance, fatigue-related responses, perceived exertion, muscle soreness, and perceived recovery status.
Official title: Combined Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation Improves Sport-Specific Performance and Recovery in Female Aerobic Gymnasts: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2026-03-15
Completion Date
2026-08-21
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Rhodiola rosea Supplementation
Participants received standardized Rhodiola rosea root extract supplementation daily for 8 weeks during the intervention period. The Rhodiola rosea supplementation was administered alongside a standardized aerobic gymnastics training program performed three times per week.
Caffeine Supplementation
Participants received a single acute dose of caffeine before the post-intervention testing session. Caffeine was administered 60 minutes before performance assessment, while matched placebo was provided to non-caffeine groups.
Placebo
Participants received matched placebo capsules corresponding to Rhodiola rosea and/or caffeine preparations according to their randomized group assignment.
Standardized Aerobic Gymnastics Training
All participants completed a standardized aerobic gymnastics training program three times per week for 8 weeks under coach supervision.
Locations (1)
Wuhan Sports University
Wuhan, Hubei, China