Effect of an innovative herbal supplementation on oxidative stress and muscle micro-damage after exercise in healthy males: a double-blinded crossover-designed experimental study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR-TTRCC-12002359

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2012-07-22

Start date

2012-06-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-04-18

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Conditions

Oxidative stress and muscle micro-damage

Interventions

treatment:Herbal supplement (3 compounds formula sachet: verbascoside, collagen powder, and creatine monohydrate)

Duration of intervention: 14 Days

control:Collagen powder

14 Days Creatine monohydrate

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Young healthy male; 2. Moderate levels of physical activity in International Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of gastrointestinal disorders or take any medication or supplement during the past 4 weeks prior to the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Total Anti-oxidant Capacity included blood glucose;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Muscle Soreness Scale;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactProf. Leung Ping Chung

pingcleung@cuhk.edu.hk+852 2252 8863

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026