U.S., April 10 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07520864) titled 'Effects of Caffeine on Elite Weightlifting Performance' on April 02.
Brief Summary: Weightlifting is a high-intensity strength-power sport where performance depends on maximal force, power output, and technical execution in the snatch and clean and jerk. Due to the sport's short-duration efforts, the ATP-PCr system predominates, with glycolysis supporting recovery between attempts. Given these demands, ergogenic aids are commonly used. While some supplements show limited or inconsistent evidence, caffeine stands out as one of the most well-supported for enhancing strength and power, mainly through central nervous system stimulation...