Impact of Energy Drinks on Cardiovascular Endpoints

Effects of Single and Multiple Energy Shots on Blood Pressure and Electrocardiographic Parameters: A Randomized, Double Blind, Crossover, Placebo-controlled Trial

Objective: To assess the cardiac effects of a an energy drink on blood pressure and heart rhythm in healthy subjects.

Study design: Double blind, placebo controlled, cross-over

Study population: Healthy human volunteers (active-duty) between age 18 to 40 years with no other medical conditions.

Intervention: Energy drink or Placebo

Primary outcome: Change in office systolic blood pressure

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy volunteers between ages 18-40 years
• ONLY "as needed" use of ibuprofen or acetamenophen
• Active duty military
• DoD beneficiary or Civilian Government Employees

Exclusion Criteria:

• No other co-morbid conditions
• No active prescription or OTC drug use
• Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during study participation