Clinical trial NCT06704477: Dietary Protein Preferences of Adolescent Athletes
Official title: Dietary Protein Preferences of Adolescent Athletes
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Conditions: Diet Habit
Keywords: protein
animal protein
plant protein
preference
Lead sponsor: PepsiCo Global R&D
Sponsor class: INDUSTRY
First posted: 2024-11-26
Enrollment: 161
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 12
Maximum age (years): 19
Standard ages: CHILD
ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Observational model: OTHER
Time perspective: PROSPECTIVE
Sampling method: NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: Student athletes

Brief summary: This is a survey study to gauge the interest of young athletes ages 12-19 in plant-based protein products. The teen competitive athlete is a core target for the Gatorade brand and, as such, understanding their preferences and what drives their choices is vital for the brand's continued growth.


Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Male and female student-athletes between the ages of 12-19 years
* Athlete must currently participate in a sport at the middle/high school level
* Athlete must be able to speak, write, and read English
* Athlete must own a smartphone with access to internet and text message service (to complete survey)
* Athlete (and parent/guardian, if under 18 years of age) must understand the study procedures and be willing to sign the informed consent form providing consent/assent to participate in the stud

Exclusion Criteria:

• Athlete must not be employed by, or have a parent, guardian, or other immediate family member employed by a company that manufactures any products that compete with any Gatorade product

Primary outcomes:
measure: Most preferred protein type in adolescent athletes (i.e. animal vs. plant protein)
timeFrame: Each participant has three (3) weeks to open/complete the survey from time of receipt. Participants will be instructed to complete the survey in one sitting during a time and in an environment in which they can fully devote their attention and focus.
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Reported reason(s) for protein preference
timeFrame: Each participant has three (3) weeks to open/complete the survey from time of receipt. Participants will be instructed to complete the survey in one sitting during a time and in an environment in which they can fully devote their attention and focus.
measure: % of athletes who consume protein supplements
timeFrame: Each participant has three (3) weeks to open/complete the survey from time of receipt. Participants will be instructed to complete the survey in one sitting during a time and in an environment in which they can fully devote their attention and focus.
measure: Specific type(s) of protein supplement source(s) consumed (soy, pea, whey, casein, etc.)
timeFrame: Each participant has three (3) weeks to open/complete the survey from time of receipt. Participants will be instructed to complete the survey in one sitting during a time and in an environment in which they can fully devote their attention and focus.
measure: Breakdown and differences by gender
timeFrame: Each participant has three (3) weeks to open/complete the survey from time of receipt. Participants will be instructed to complete the survey in one sitting during a time and in an environment in which they can fully devote their attention and focus.
measure: Timing(s) of daily protein consumption
timeFrame: Each participant has three (3) weeks to open/complete the survey from time of receipt. Participants will be instructed to complete the survey in one sitting during a time and in an environment in which they can fully devote their attention and focus.
measure: Most valued protein supplement attribute(s) (taste, protein, amount, source, etc.)
timeFrame: Each participant has three (3) weeks to open/complete the survey from time of receipt. Participants will be instructed to complete the survey in one sitting during a time and in an environment in which they can fully devote their attention and focus.
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Bradenton
country: United States
facility: IMG Academy
state: Florida
Study officials:
affiliation: PepsiCo, Inc. Sports Science
name: Khalil Lee, PhD
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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