Table 1. Changes in peak power output in the carbohydrate (CHO) and placebo (PLA) trials and qualitative inferences about the effects on peak power output (n = 12).
Change in Measure (%)
CHO Trial (mean (± SD))
PLA Trial (mean (± SD))
Difference (±90% CL† )
Qualitative Inference‡
PPO
55.6 (30.4)
48.3 (29.3)
7.3 ± 0.06
Likely beneficial (81% likelihood)
‡ Based on the smallest worthwhile change in performance (2.0%)