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The effects of ginseng on sports and cognitive performance in hypoxia conditions after taking acetazolamide

Investigating the effects of a period of Ginseng Consumption on Exercise and Cognitive Performance in Sports Science Female Students during Hypoxia Condition after taking Acetazolamide

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220523054967N1
Enrollment
10
Registered
2022-10-03
Start date
2022-10-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

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Conditions

hypoxia.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Complementary group: Apart from the familiarization sessions and initial measurements, the subjects attend the laboratory twice and perform the reaction time test in normal conditions

Sponsors

The University of Razi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 29 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female students in the field of physical education (third semester of bachelor's degree and above) Place of residence and education in Kermanshah city Age range of 18 to 29 years Body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 Having general health to participate in sports activities with the doctor's approval Regular aerobic exercise program in the 6 months before the beginning of the research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Suffering from any chronic disease History of cognitive disorders or neurological diseases Being pregnant Excessive bleeding during menstruation History of allergies and sensitivities Consumption of any sports supplement in two months before the beginning of the research Smoking and alcohol consumption Blood donation in 2 months before the beginning of the research History of staying at altitudes of more than 2000 meters in the two months before the beginning of the research

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Endurance sports performance. Timepoint: After taking ginseng or placebo and after applying hypoxia. Method of measurement: Astrand test for women is used to measure the maximum power of the subjects.;Simple visual reaction time. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study to evaluate the level of cognitive function, after taking ginseng or placebo and before and after applying hypoxia. Method of measurement: Cognitive performance is assessed using a reaction time device. (RESPONSE PANEL 63035A, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA).;Simple auditory reaction time. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study to evaluate the level of cognitive function, after taking ginseng or placebo and before and after applying hypoxia. Method of measurement: Cognitive performance is assessed using a reaction time device. (RESPONSE PANEL 63035A, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA).;Selective visual reaction time. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study to evaluate the level of cognitive function, after taking ginseng or placebo and before and after applying hypoxia. Method of measurement: Cognitive performance is assessed using a reaction time device. (RESPONSE PANEL 63035A, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA).;Combined reaction time. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study to evaluate the level of cognitive function, after taking ginseng or placebo and before and after applying hypoxia. Method of measurement: Cognitive performance is assessed using a reaction time device. (RESPONSE PANEL 63035A, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactVahid Tadibi

The University of Razi

vtadibi@yahoo.com+98 83 3427 9265

Outcome results

None listed

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