At a glance
- What the study gets you
- Access to the study treatment being tested
- Type of study
- Interventional (receives a drug or procedure)
- Time in hospital
- In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
- Drug or intervention
- Whey protein (supplement), Whey Protein With Adaptogenic Blend (supplement), Plant Protein Supplement (supplement), Plant Protein With Adaptogenic Blend (supplement)
- How long the study runs
- Study runs about 2 months (dates as stated)
- About the drug or intervention
- Whey protein — supplement: Participants will consume a whey protein supplement daily for 6 weeks. · Whey Protein With Adaptogenic Blend — supplement: Participants will consume a whey protein supplement containing ashwagandha KSM-66® root extract (250 mg) and shatavari SRI-81™ root extract (300 mg) daily for 6 weeks. · Plant Protein Supplement — supplement: Participants will consume a plant-based protein supplement daily for 6 weeks. · Plant Protein With Adaptogenic Blend — supplement: Participants will consume a plant-based protein supplement containing ashwagandha KSM-66® root extract (250 mg) and shatavari SRI-81™ root extract (300 mg) daily for 6 weeks.
- Patient visit burden
- Not specified by the sponsor
- Type of study
- Testing a treatment
- Ages
- 18 Years to 45 Years
- Who
- Female
- Number of participants
- 60
- Started
- 2026-07-01
- Last checked
- 2026-06
Plain English Summary
What is this study?
- • Testing a new treatment for sports nutritional sciences
- • NA - 60 participants
- • The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether whey protein or plant protein supplements, with or without an adaptogenic herb blend, can improve strength, recovery, stress, and wellbeing in active females
Who can take part?
- • Ages 18 Years to 45 Years
- • Diagnosed with sports nutritional sciences
- • Female only
Where?
- • Brighton - Strength and Nutrition Ltd
This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.
About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether whey protein or plant protein supplements, with or without an adaptogenic herb blend, can improve strength, recovery, stress, and wellbeing in active females. The adaptogenic blend contains ashwagandha root extract and shatavari root extract. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Do whey protein and plant protein supplements improve muscle strength and recovery in physically active females? * Does adding ashwagandha and shatavari improve stress, recovery, sleep, and wellbeing compared with protein alone? * Are there differences between whey protein and plant protein when combined with the adaptogenic blend? Researchers will compare four supplement groups: * Whey protein * Whey protein with ashwagandha and shatavari * Plant protein * Plant protein with ashwagandha and shatavari Participants will: * Take their assigned supplement daily for 6 weeks * Attend testing sessions before and after the intervention * Complete questionnaires about recovery, sleep, stress, soreness, and digestive health * Provide saliva samples to measure stress, hormone, immune, and inflammation markers * Complete muscle strength tests, including handgrip strength and push-up testing * Complete a 24-hour dietary recall. The study includes physically active females aged 18 to 45 years who regularly participate in structured training.
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What we know so far
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Eligibility at a Glance
Key info
- Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
- Who can join: Female only
What the study is looking for
- ✓Female, aged 18-45 years
- ✓Currently participating in regular structured athletic or physical training (≥3 sessions per week)
- ✓Free from musculoskeletal injury that would prevent testing
- ✓Willing to maintain usual diet and training habits during the study
- ✓Not currently using protein supplements or adaptogenic supplements
Who cannot take part
- ✗Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study period
- ✗Known allergy or sensitivity to dairy, pea protein, pumpkin seed, chia seed, ashwagandha, shatavari, or nightshades
- ✗Current use of prescribed medication that may interact with the supplements
- ✗Thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, hormone-sensitive conditions, or other medical conditions that may be...
- ✗Diagnosed eating disorder or condition affecting protein metabolism
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Where Is This Study? (1 UK site)
Strength and Nutrition Ltd
Brighton, United Kingdom