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NCT Number: NCT02748655

Alkaline Ionized Water: Sports Recovery and Inflammation Management

The purpose of this study is to determine whether consumption of alkaline ionized water is effective for accelerating sports recovery.

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Key information

Conditions

Sports Recovery

Age range

25 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

NIS Labs

Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97601, United States

About this study

Alkaline ionized water versus tap water is consumed for one week prior to an exercise challenge, using a cross-over study design.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male
  • Age 25-40 years (inclusive)
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 19.0 and 29.9 kg/m2 (inclusive)
  • Not regularly exercising or participating in team sports.

Exclusion criteria

  • Bariatric surgery
  • Diagnosed and medicated for diabetes
  • Known serious chronic health condition
  • Serious active illness within past 12 months
  • Major surgery during past 8 weeks
  • Alcohol consumption of more than four standard units/day (for example more than four regular 12-oz beers (5% alcohol), four small 5-oz glasses of wine (12% alcohol), or four 1.5 oz shots of 80-proof spirits) (or more than 28 per week);
  • Regular use of marijuana products for the past three months
  • Regular consumption of energy drinks
  • Diagnosed with any blood clotting disorder or taking clotting factor concentrates.
  • Taking any blood thinners or anticoagulants
  • Taking anti-inflammatory medications on a daily basis (81 mg aspirin is acceptable)
  • Diagnosed with high blood pressure or taking blood pressure medication
  • Use of performance enhancing drugs within the last three months
  • Having consumed prednisone (or related steroid medication) or received a prednisone injection within the last six months

Treatment and study plan

Alkaline ionized water

Other

Tap water

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Plasma lactate levels

    Time frame: One hour

    Plasma lactate levels will be measured five times (at 15-minute intervals) within one hour after performing high intensity interval training exercise.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Complete Blood Count

    Time frame: One hour

    Complete blood count with differential will be performed immediately after, and at 1 hour after, performing high intensity interval training exercise.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Natural Immune Systems Inc

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Apr 22, 2016
Registry last updated
Nov 1, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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