30 Day

Accelerate Muscle Recovery: Join the BPC157 Athlete Study

STUDY TITLE Accelerate Muscle Recovery: Join the BPC157 Athlete Study
Submitted under umbrella

Minimal Risk Citizen Science Umbrella Protocol

Date submitted

-

End date

There is no pre-specified end date and sub-studies remain open long-term.

Language

English

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Study author

Matthew Amsden

Principal investigator

Matthew Amsden

Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events

Dr. Viral Patel

Description

This protocol explores the effects of BPC157 on recovery time from minor muscle injuries in athletes. Participants will self-administer BPC157 and engage in routine activities to promote healing. The focus is on observing changes in recovery speed and quality.

Participant engagement length

30 Days

Sponsor

This study is made possible by your payment to cover all supplies and expenses required to participate.

Cost to participant

$0

Included products & services
BPC157 10mg: $100
Outcome measures

PROMIS Physical Function – Short Form 10a Survey

Methodology

Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control

Basic or advanced dissemination plan

Basic

Deviation from recruitment approach

No

Deviation from statistical approach

No

Will study include “more about you questions”

No

Clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

Committment to list findings on clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

This document is prepared with the assistance of AI, but is reviewed by a human.

Rational & Study Design

Why I created this challenge:

Minor muscle injuries are common among athletes, often hindering performance and prolonging downtime. BPC157, a peptide hailed in social media and anecdotal reports for its purported healing properties, lacks robust clinical validation. Academic studies suggest BPC157 may promote muscle and tendon healing, yet rigorous trials are limited. By combining clinical metrics such as the PROMIS Physical Function – Short Form 10a Survey with real-world athlete experiences, this challenge seeks to provide credible data on BPC157's efficacy in muscle recovery. It’s crucial to run this study to bridge the gap between anecdotal claims and scientific evidence, offering athletes a potentially effective recovery method.

My Objective for You:

My objective is to empower athletes with scientifically-backed information on BPC157’s potential to enhance recovery from minor muscle injuries, enabling quicker return to peak performance. By participating, you'll contribute to a better understanding of this peptide's real-world impact.

Aims & Objectives:

This challenge aims to assess the effect of BPC157 on the recovery speed and quality of minor muscle injuries in athletes. By evaluating changes from baseline using the PROMIS Physical Function – Short Form 10a Survey, we aim to determine the peptide's efficacy in enhancing physical function.

Significance & Impact:

The significance of this challenge lies in validating BPC157's purported benefits with scientific rigor, potentially revolutionizing injury recovery protocols for athletes. Expected outcomes include accelerated recovery times and improved physical function, though limitations include self-administration variability and the subjective nature of self-reported data. Nonetheless, this study could provide crucial insights into alternative recovery strategies.

The Intervention

Included Products & Services

Product Name: BPC157 10mg

Quantity included: 14

Price: $100.00

Product Description: Researched for healing support and inflammation control. For use in Efforia clinical studies only.

Product Image:

Ingredients: BPC-157 (10mg) is a regenerative peptide that accelerates healing of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the gastrointestinal tract by promoting blood vessel formation and tissue repair. It also reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, aiding recovery from injuries and chronic conditions like arthritis. Additionally, it supports gut health, making it beneficial for those with ulcers, leaky gut, or IBD.

Product Safety:

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Inappropriate Participants & Inclusion/Exclusion

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Limitations & Justification

Human Subjects Ethics

Suitability Under Minimal Risk Umbrella Protocol

Suitability for Pay to Participate Model

Human Subjects Protection Questionnaire