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CompletedNCT06704477Updated Jan 3, 2025

Dietary Protein Preferences of Adolescent Athletes

An observational study in Diet Habit, sponsored by PepsiCo Global R&D. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 19 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-01-03.

Sponsored by PepsiCo Global R&D · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
161
Ages
12 Years to 19 Years
Sex
All
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Study 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.

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Conditions studied

  • Diet Habit

Keywords

  • protein
  • animal protein
  • plant protein
  • preference
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In context

Lead sponsor

PepsiCo Global R&D is the lead sponsor of 101 studies on the registry; 7 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years to 19 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Student athletes

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

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
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Study design

Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
161 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No

Interventions

  • OtherSurvey

    Eight questions about protein intake

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

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

    Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

    Time frame: 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

  1. Reported reason(s) for protein preference

    Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

    Time frame: 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.

  2. % of athletes who consume protein supplements

    Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

    Time frame: 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.

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

    Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

    Time frame: 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.

  4. Breakdown and differences by gender

    Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

    Time frame: 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.

  5. Timing(s) of daily protein consumption

    Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

    Time frame: 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.

  6. Most valued protein supplement attribute(s) (taste, protein, amount, source, etc.)

    Part of a 10 minute multiple choice survey

    Time frame: 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.

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Study locations

1 site
  • IMG Academy
    Bradenton, Florida 34210, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 3, 2025, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06704477
Lead sponsor
PepsiCo Global R&D
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 26, 2024
Start date
Feb 22, 2024
Primary completion
Oct 25, 2024
Completion
Oct 25, 2024
Last update
Jan 3, 2025

Study contacts

Khalil Lee, PhD
principal investigator · PepsiCo, Inc. Sports Science

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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