Dietary Protein Preferences of Adolescent Athletes

Completed

• Conditions: Diet Habit

• Registration Number: NCT06704477
• Lead Sponsor: PepsiCo Global R&D

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-02-22
• Primary Completion: 2024-10-25
• Study Completion: 2024-10-25
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-22
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-26
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-02
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 161

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Most preferred protein type in adolescent athletes (i.e. animal vs. plant protein)	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.	Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.	Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey
% 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.	Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey
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.	Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey
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.	Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey
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.	Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey
Most valued protein supplement attribute(s) (taste, protein, amount, source, 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.	Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

IMG Academy; 🇺🇸 Bradenton, Florida, United States