Clinical Trial

Effects of Caffeine on Elite Weightlifting Performance

Study acronym: POWER-CAF
Completed
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Summary
Weightlifting is a high-intensity strength-power sport where performance depends on maximal force, power output, and technical execution in the snatch and clean and jerk. Due to the sport's short-duration efforts, the ATP-PCr system predominates, with glycolysis supporting recovery between attempts. Given these demands, ergogenic aids are commonly used. While some supplements show limited or inconsistent evidence, caffeine stands out as one of the most well-supported for enhancing strength and power, mainly through central nervous system stimulation. Although its benefits are well documented in other strength sports, research specifically in Olympic weightlifting is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effects of caffeine on neuromuscular and competition performance in elite weightlifters, hypothesizing a positive effect.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07520864
Lead Sponsor Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Collaborators: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Conditions Athletes
Enrollment 14 participants
Start Date 2026-03-01
Primary Completion 2026-03-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-09