Consumption of 4D Dietary Supplement on Perceptual-Cognitive and Visual-Motor Performance

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this investigation is to determine if supplementation with the 4D dietary supplement impacts perceptual-cognitive and visual-motor skills in healthy individuals.

Detailed Description
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Multi-ingredient supplements (MIS) have been reported to positively impact various aspects of performance. While caffeine alone has been shown to improve aerobic performance, resistance training (such as bench press), reaction time and sprint performance, it has also been suggested that it lacks the ability to improve cognition. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation is to examine the effects of a caffeine containing MIS on measures of cognition and reaction time, with the intent of providing additional benefits to athletic performance. This study will utilize a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design. Following two familiarization trials, participants will complete two testing visits. During these visits, they will complete baseline assessments, consume either the 4D dietary supplement or a taste matched placebo, and rest for 45 minutes. Reaction time, cognition assessments (visual tracking speed), and reactive agility performance will be assessed following the rest period.

Official Title
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Acute Consumption of 4D Dietary Supplement vs. Placebo: Effects on Perceptual-Cognitive and Visual-Motor Performance

Conditions
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Dietary Supplementation

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: 4D
* Dietary Supplement: placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male or female between the ages of 18-40 years old Determined to be healthy by the MHQ and PAR-Q+ Exclusion Criteria: Any response of yes on the PAR-Q+ Daily caffeine consumption greater than 200 mg

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Participants will consume the 4D dietary supplement and the placebo in a randomized order on different testing days. Both the supplement and the placebo will be mixed with 24 fluid ounces of water. All drinks will have a similar appearance and taste. Researchers and participants will be blinded to the contents.
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: 4D dietary supplement<br>Multi-ingredient supplement containing a proprietary blend with 150mg of caffeine, and other ingredients including vitamins, electrolytes, and BCAA blend (150mg). | Dietary Supplement: 4D<br>* multi-ingredient supplement mixed with 24 ounces of water<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: placebo<br>flavored water (raspberry lemonade Crystal Light®) | Dietary Supplement: placebo<br>* taste-matched placebo mixed with 24 ounces of water<br>* Other names: Crystal Light®;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in reactive agility time | Determined via Y-Reactive Agility test using the Witty Wireless Timing Gate system | post supplement ingestion on both testing days (Day 3 and Day 4) | 
| Change in reaction time in response to supplement/placebo consumption | Determined via Dynavision D2, Mode A | pre and post supplement ingestion on both testing days (Day 3 and Day 4) | 
| Change in visual tracking speed in response to supplement/placebo consumption | Determined via multiple object tracking test on the Neurotracker | pre and post supplement ingestion on both testing days (Day 3 and Day 4) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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multi-ingredient supplement, reaction time, reactive agility, cognition