Clinical Trial

Placebo Effect in Field-Based Physical Performance

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Summary
This study aims to investigate the placebo (PLA) effect on physical performance across different sports disciplines in real-world, field-based settings. The study investigates how participant expectations and beliefs regarding caffeine (CAF) intake influence physical performance and psychomotor function outside the controlled laboratory environment. Healthy, physically active adults (n = 120) from diverse sports backgrounds will be randomly assigned to receive caffeine, placebo, or no intervention. Participants will perform discipline-specific field exercise tests (e.g., running-based protocols or repeated sprint protocols) while physiological responses are monitored using wearable technology. Physical performance outcomes and psychomotor responses will be analyzed to evaluate the real-world impact of the placebo effect and to distinguish the pharmacological effects of caffeine from those driven by psychological expectations across different athletic settings.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07742150
Lead Sponsor Poznan University of Physical Education
Conditions Physical Performance, Placebo Effect, Cognitive Performance
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2026-09-01
Primary Completion 2028-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2029-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-03