Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Athletic Performance and Physiological Stress in Simulated Volleyball Matches

Sixteen young, healthy, and physically active male college students were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or NZBC supplement (300 mg/day) for seven days. Short-term NZBC supplementation enhanced athletic performance and effectively reversed inflammation and muscle damage induced by volleyball.

NCT Number	NCT07753395
Lead Sponsor	China Medical University Hospital
Conditions	Athletic Performance
Enrollment	16 participants
Start Date	2025-04-25
Primary Completion	2025-09-18 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-10-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-07