The Acute Effects of Caffeine on Exercise and Cognition
Summary
The effects of moderate intensity aerobic exercise and caffeine ingestion on cognition (more specifically working memory) in non-caffeine drinker and caffeine drinkers will be examined. The non-caffeine drinkers will be recruited for two visits, whereas, the caffeine drinkers will be recruited for three visits. The study involves a baseline assessment of cognition and examines the effects of exercise and caffeine. Finally the caffeine group will consist of a baseline and intervention assessment when deprived of caffeine (overnight abstinence). The exercise intervention is to complete 20-minutes of moderate intensity exercise (brisk walk) while the caffeine condition is to consume 1.2 mg/kg of caffeine. Immediately following both intervention the n-back assessment will be conducted.
Timeline
- Start
- 2018-02-01
- Primary completion
- 2019-06-01
- Completion
- 2019-08-01
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Caffeine | Small molecule | 1.2 mg/kg | Oral |
Indications
No indication recorded.