Consumption of 4D Dietary Supplement on Perceptual-Cognitive and Visual-Motor Performance

University of Central Florida

Status: Completed

Conditions: Dietary Supplementation

Treatments: Dietary Supplement: 4D; Dietary Supplement: placebo

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04988919

STUDY00003029

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this investigation is to determine if supplementation with the 4D dietary supplement impacts perceptual-cognitive and visual-motor skills in healthy individuals.

Full description

Multi-ingredient supplements (MIS) have been reported to positively impact various aspects of performance. While caffeine alone has been shown to improve aerobic performance, resistance training (such as bench press), reaction time and sprint performance, it has also been suggested that it lacks the ability to improve cognition. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation is to examine the effects of a caffeine containing MIS on measures of cognition and reaction time, with the intent of providing additional benefits to athletic performance.

This study will utilize a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design. Following two familiarization trials, participants will complete two testing visits. During these visits, they will complete baseline assessments, consume either the 4D dietary supplement or a taste matched placebo, and rest for 45 minutes. Reaction time, cognition assessments (visual tracking speed), and reactive agility performance will be assessed following the rest period.

Enrollment: 24 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Male or female between the ages of 18-40 years old
• Determined to be healthy by the MHQ and PAR-Q+

Exclusion criteria

• Any response of "yes" on the PAR-Q+
• Daily caffeine consumption greater than 200 mg

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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24 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

4D dietary supplement

Experimental group

Description:

Multi-ingredient supplement containing a proprietary blend with 150mg of caffeine, and other ingredients including vitamins, electrolytes, and BCAA blend (150mg).

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: 4D

placebo

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

flavored water (raspberry lemonade Crystal Light®)

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: placebo