Effects of erythropoietin on cycling performance of well trained cyclists: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial -

Effects of erythropoietin on cycling performance of well trained cyclists: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Information type: Randomised controlled trials
Source: The Lancet Haematology
Specialities: Haematological disorders
Summary
This study found that epoetin β injections (mean dose 6000 IU per week) improved a laboratory test of maximal exercise, but did not affect the more clinically relevant submaximal exercise test performance and road race performance were not affected.
UKMi comment
The authors say that their study shows that clinical studies with doping substances can be done adequately and safely and are relevant in determining effects of alleged performance-enhancing drugs.
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