Dietary Supplementation
Conditions
Keywords
multi-ingredient supplement, reaction time, reactive agility, cognition
Brief summary
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.
Detailed 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.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT4D
multi-ingredient supplement mixed with 24 ounces of water
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTplacebo
taste-matched placebo mixed with 24 ounces of water
Sponsors
4D, LLC
University of Central Florida
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Masking description
All investigators and participants will be blinded to the treatment groups.
Intervention model description
Participants will consume the 4D dietary supplement and the placebo in a randomized order on different testing days. Both the supplement and the placebo will be mixed with 24 fluid ounces of water. All drinks will have a similar appearance and taste. Researchers and participants will be blinded to the contents.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in visual tracking speed in response to supplement/placebo consumption | pre and post supplement ingestion on both testing days (Day 3 and Day 4) | Determined via multiple object tracking test on the Neurotracker |
| Change in reactive agility time | post supplement ingestion on both testing days (Day 3 and Day 4) | Determined via Y-Reactive Agility test using the Witty Wireless Timing Gate system |
| Change in reaction time in response to supplement/placebo consumption | pre and post supplement ingestion on both testing days (Day 3 and Day 4) | Determined via Dynavision D2, Mode A |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed