Acute Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation in Female Basketball Players

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age16-35
SponsorKrzysztof Durkalec-Michalski

About this trial

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study aims to evaluate the effect of acute sodium bicarbonate supplementation, compared with placebo, on physical capacity and blood biochemical marker concentrations in highly trained female basketball players.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

female sex,

age 16 to 35 years,

good general health condition and well-being,

regular menstrual cycles,

Disqualifiers

male sex,

use of hormonal contraceptives,

current injury or musculoskeletal condition limiting participation in training or competition,

health-related or medical contraindications, including menstrual disorders, planned pregnancy, or anemia,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Krzysztof Durkalec-Michalski

Lead sponsor

Poznan University of Physical Education

Sponsor institution