The Effect of Coffee Consumption on Balance
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Daily coffee consumption (self-reported exposure).
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Balanced, Postural; Defect, Coffee Consumption. Basic parameters: 18 years — 25 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
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Overview
This study aims to investigate the effects of daily coffee consumption on balance performance in healthy university students. Caffeine is a widely consumed psychoactive substance that may influence neuromuscular control, reaction time, and postural stability. Participants will be categorized based on their habitual caffeine intake levels, and balance performance will be assessed using standardized clinical tests. The results are expected to contribute to the understanding of the relationship between caffeine consumption and balance performance.
Detailed description
Caffeine is one of the most commonly consumed psychoactive substances worldwide, primarily ingested through coffee. It acts as a central nervous system stimulant and has been shown to affect alertness, reaction time, and muscular performance. These effects may also influence postural control and balance mechanisms.Balance is a complex function that depends on the integration of visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Any factor that affects these systems may alter both static and dynamic balance performance. Therefore, examining the effects of daily caffeine consumption on balance is important for both clinical practice and daily life activities.The aim of this study is to evaluate whether different levels of habitual coffee consumption have a significant effect on balance performance in healthy individuals. Participants will be grouped into low, moderate, and high caffeine consumption categories based on their daily intake.Balance performance will be evaluated using standardized assessment tools, including the Y Balance Test, Tandem Walking Test, Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test, and Single Leg Stance Test. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effects of caffeine on neuromuscular control and postural stability.
Interventions
- Other Daily coffee consumption (self-reported exposure)
Habitual coffee consumption is recorded using a questionnaire and participants are classified into exposure groups (low, moderate, high); no active intervention is performed.
Primary outcome measures
- Single Leg Stance Test [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
- Y Balance Test [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
- Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
- Tandem Walking Test [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Healthy adult
- Between 18-25 years of age
- University students
- Body Mass Index (BMI) < 25 kg/m²
- Voluntary participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
- Smoking
- Presence of any systemic, orthopedic, or cardiopulmonary condition that may prevent participation in exercise tests
- Diagnosed respiratory, vascular, or cardiovascular disease
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07540559 · Coffee&Balance1