Strength Training AdaptationsNCT07135830
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) and Its Effects on Recovery Perceived and Muscle Strength in Male Handball Players
A study testing Handball training in people with Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery, run by University of Maia.
Trial summary
This study aims to assess the potential recovery and strength effects of male handball players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Strength Training Adaptations, Recovery
- What is being tested?
- Handball training
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 25 Aug 2025to 30 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Handball players competing nationally
Who cannot join
- Injured athletes
- Female athletes
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) and Its Effects on Recovery Perceived and Muscle Strength in Male Handball Players: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to assess the potential recovery and strength effects of male handball players.
- Conditions
- Strength Training Adaptations, Recovery
- Being tested
- Handball training
- Keywords
- ashwagandha, strength, recovery, handball
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Handball trainingOther
Athletes will perfrom their regular handball training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwaggandha supplementation | Experimental | Participants in this group took one capsule per day containing 600 mg of ashwagandha Receives: Other: Handball training |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | The placebo group consumed one capsule per day, identical in color and size to the ashwagandha capsules Receives: Other: Handball training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Rating of fatigue
Measured: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline. Participants' levels of fatigue were measured using the Rating of Fatigue Scale, which includes 10 descriptors ranging from "not fatigue
Perceived soreness
Measured: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline. Perceived muscle soreness was evaluated using a 7-point Likert scale, where 0 indicated no soreness and 6 represented severe pain that s
Knee Extension
Measured: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.
Knee Flexion
Measured: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.
Handgrip
Measured: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Total Quality Recovery
Measured: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.Perceived recovery was evaluated using the Total Quality Recovery (TQR) scale, which ranges from 6 to 20, with endpoints reflecting "very
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Aug 2025
- Study start25 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion10 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Sep 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Strength Training AdaptationsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Maia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Filipe Silvano Pinto Maia, University of Maia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07135830
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- JFF
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 7 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) and Its Effects on Recovery Perceived and Muscle Strength in Male Handball Players: a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07135830
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- JFF
- Conditions
- Strength Training Adaptations, Recovery
- Keywords
- ashwagandha, strength, recovery, handball
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MaiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 10 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to assess the potential recovery and strength effects of male handball players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwaggandha supplementation | Experimental | Other: Handball trainingParticipants in this group took one capsule per day containing 600 mg of ashwagandha |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Other: Handball trainingThe placebo group consumed one capsule per day, identical in color and size to the ashwagandha capsules |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Handball players competing nationally
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Injured athletes
- Female athletes
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Handball trainingAthletes will perfrom their regular handball training | Other | Ashwaggandha supplementation, Placebo |
Primary outcome
Rating of fatigue
Time frame: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline. Participants' levels of fatigue were measured using the Rating of Fatigue Scale, which includes 10 descriptors ranging from "not fatigue
Perceived soreness
Time frame: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline. Perceived muscle soreness was evaluated using a 7-point Likert scale, where 0 indicated no soreness and 6 represented severe pain that s
Knee Extension
Time frame: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.
Knee Flexion
Time frame: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.
Handgrip
Time frame: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.
1 secondary outcome
Total Quality Recovery
Time frame: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline.Perceived recovery was evaluated using the Total Quality Recovery (TQR) scale, which ranges from 6 to 20, with endpoints reflecting "very
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Handball training in people with Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery, run by University of Maia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Filipe Maia Principal Investigator (+351 22 986 6000, fmaia.dcd@umaia.pt), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Rating of fatigue (time frame: Evaluations were conducted at three distinct time points: at baseline and at the 4th and 8th days after the baseline. Participants' levels of fatigue were measured using the Rating of Fatigue Scale, which includes 10 descriptors ranging from "not fatigue). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Aug 2025.