Effects of Epicatechin-rich Cocoa on Collagen Synthesis

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Collagen Synthesis

In brief

This study will investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of epicatechin-rich cocoa in humans on collagen synthesis and power-based performance outcomes (rate of force development).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03214133

Run by

University of California, Davis

People needed

12

Starts

2017-05-23

Expected to finish

2018-08-30

Last updated by the study team

2021-08-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Collegiate level male athletes between the ages of 18¬-25 years of age, currently participating in sport, will be recruited to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if…

• History of more than 3 musculoskeletal injuries within the past 12 months.
• Health and dietary restriction (e.g. lactose intolerance) that would be affected by the supplementation protocol.
• The initial phase will be performed in males since collagen synthesis varies significantly throughout the menstrual cycle in females. Since collagen synthesis is the main outcome measure for the study this would confound the initial phase of the work. Provided this work proves successful then the investigators will aim to proceed with similar research in females.

Where it is running

• Neurobiology, Physiology & Behaviour — Davis, California, United States

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