Pre- and post-workout hydration products for enhanced athletic performance
A research initiative developing hydration products tested via a placebo-controlled RCT to enhance athletic performance, leveraging elite athletes for robust data. The study assesses feasibility and validation to optimize performance and recovery.
Overview
This research initiative focuses on developing and validating pre- and post-workout hydration products aimed at enhancing athletic performance. Utilizing a placebo-controlled randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a crossover design, the study aims to provide robust evidence for the efficacy of these hydration products. By engaging elite Division I athletes, the project seeks to deliver highly relevant data that can influence product development and marketing strategies.
Technical specifications
- Study Design: Placebo-controlled RCT with a crossover approach to minimize baseline differences between groups.
- Biomarker Testing: Comprehensive assessment of athletic performance and recovery biomarkers using minimal equipment.
- Protocol Development: Focus on feasible testing protocols, including portable and validated testing procedures.
- Elite Athlete Participation: Leveraging partnerships with Division I sports teams for high-quality subject data.
Technology readiness level
This project is at Technology Readiness Level 5, indicating that the basic technological components have been integrated with realistic supporting elements in a simulated environment. The next steps involve further validation and feasibility assessments to refine the protocol and confirm the product's effectiveness in real-world settings.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a comprehensive private research university in upstate New York, pairing fundamental inquiry with applied, industry-facing work. Industry engagement is anchored by a downtown innovation campus with co-located university–industry labs, pilot-scale testbeds, and flexible prototyping spaces. A centralized corporate partnerships office and experiential learning pipelines link R&D teams to faculty and student talent through sponsored research, internships, and capstone collaborations. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense. A dedicated technology transfer office and campus-linked incubators streamline IP, licensing, and startup formation.
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