Nutrition App for Female Soccer Players

(Eat2Win-CWRU Trial)

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University

Disqualifiers: Pregnancy, Nursing, Disordered eating

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

27 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this research study is to conduct a pilot trial using an app-based approach to improve the health and performance of female collegiate soccer athletes through nutrition education and personalized feedback. The app-based program is designed to promote better performance through education on sport-specific fueling and good nutrition practices.

Research Team

Kristyen Tomcik, PhD

Principal Investigator

Case Western Reserve University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for healthy female collegiate soccer players who are interested in improving their health and performance through better nutrition. Participants will use the Eat2Win app to receive personalized feedback and education on sports-specific fueling.

Inclusion Criteria

Currently active and NCAA-eligible (including academic standing) member of the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Women's Soccer Team

Signed Informed Consent

Owns a mobile device compatible with the Eat2Win Dietary App platform

Exclusion Criteria

History of diagnosed disordered eating

Unwilling to provide anthropometric and/or biological (i.e. finger prick blood) samples during collection periods

I am currently pregnant or nursing.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Pre-season Assessment

Baseline assessments including anthropometric, aerobic fitness, resting metabolic rate, physical activity, body composition, and health-related questionnaires

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

In-season Intervention

Participants use the Eat2Win app for nutrition education and personalized feedback. Weekly data collection on nutritional intake and app usage

4 months

Weekly virtual check-ins

Mid-season Assessment

Mid-season assessments including grip strength, body composition, and questionnaires

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Post-season Assessment

End of study assessments including anthropometric, aerobic fitness, resting metabolic rate, body composition, and health-related questionnaires

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for any long-term effects and overall health post-intervention

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Eat2Win App

Trial Overview The study is testing whether an app-based nutrition program can enhance athletic performance and overall health in female college soccer athletes by providing them with tailored educational content and feedback.

Participant Groups

Group I: Eat2Win App Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be provided a sport-specific nutrition program on the Eat2Win app.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Case Western Reserve University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

314

Recruited

236,000+

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Collaborator

Trials

314

Recruited

183,000+