The Effects of Ashwagandha Supplementation in Combination with Strength Training on Strength Development and Recovery Capacity in Strength-Trained Women and Men

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00034276

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-22

Start date

2024-04-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

The effects of ashwagandha supplementation in combination with standardized strength training on parameters of strength, sleep, stress and acute regeneration.

Interventions

Group 1: Ashwagandha 1000mg/day over 14 weeks Group 2: Placebo 1000mg/day over 14 weeks

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Previous experience in strength training Performing structured or unstructured strength training approx. 2x a week Repetition maximum in the squat with 100% of your own body weight No intake of ashwagandha in the last 3 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: If they do not fulfill the inclusion criteria (strength training). If there is an injury or illness that is a contraindication for maximum strength testing. Have already participated in a comparable study Pregnant persons Taking ashwagandha in the last three months Taking other dietary supplements during the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of ashwagandha supplementation in combination with standardized strength training on parameters of strength, sleep, stress and acute regeneration.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactPetra Platen

Lehr- und Forschungsbereich Sportmedizin und Sporternährung

petra.platen@rub.de+49 234 3224099

Outcome results

None listed

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