Dietary Protein Preferences of Adolescent Athletes

NCT06704477 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: PEP-2310
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 161
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Diet Habit

Keywords

protein; animal protein; plant protein; preference

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Most preferred protein type in adolescent athletes (i.e. animal vs. plant protein)

  Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

  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 (6)

• Reported reason(s) for protein preference

  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.

• % of athletes who consume protein supplements

  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.

• Specific type(s) of protein supplement source(s) consumed (soy, pea, whey, casein, etc.)

  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.

• Breakdown and differences by gender

  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.

• Timing(s) of daily protein consumption

  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.

Interventions

Survey OTHER

Eight questions about protein intake

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 19 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Student athletes

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• PepsiCo Global R&D: lead

Study Sites (1)

IMG Academy

Bradenton, Florida, 34210, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Feeding Behavior

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior, Animal; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• Khalil Lee, PhD

  PepsiCo, Inc. Sports Science

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 22, 2024
• First Posted: November 26, 2024
• Study Start: February 22, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 25, 2024
• Study Completion: October 25, 2024
• Last Updated: January 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)