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Effects of metformin during swimmer training performance

Effects of metformin on training quality, performance and metabolic participation of swimmers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-67wxdw8
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-05-11
Start date
2018-10-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Healthy swimmers under the influence of metformin or placebo during a high-intensity interval training

Interventions

The present project will be divided into two studies and will involve a total of 20 participants. Both experiments will be carried out using a double-blind and randomized model, where the participants
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Sponsors

Escola de Educação Física e Esporte de Ribeirão Preto
Lead Sponsor
Escola de Educação Física e Esporte de Ribeirão Preto
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria include that the participant have experience in the sport for three years or more, participate regularly in competitions at the state or national level, have been training regularly for the past 2 years and present a medical certificate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded who have type I or II diabetes mellitus, have some physical limitation, have kidney and / or liver problems or have pre-availability for such and have gastric discomfort after ingestion of the capsule.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Metformin is expected to improve swimmers' performance during the typical treining series;The use of metformin is expected to show a lower fatigue rate through neuromuscular parameters

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
It is expected that there will be an increase in acidosis and glycemia during efforts ;Metformin is expected to favor recovery from acidosis during recovery

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactMatheus Norberto
matheus.norberto@usp.br(+55) 019 9 99557080

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 21, 2026