Metabolic Testing and Education for Nutritional Awareness
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you have asthma, you are required to bring your prescribed inhaler if you are in the metabolic testing group.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Education, Metabolic Testing for nutritional awareness?
Research shows that educational programs, including computer-assisted and multimedia platforms, can significantly improve knowledge and self-efficacy in managing conditions like diabetes. These findings suggest that similar educational approaches could be effective in increasing nutritional awareness.12345
Is Metabolic Testing and Education for Nutritional Awareness safe for humans?
How does the Metabolic Testing and Education for Nutritional Awareness treatment differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it combines metabolic testing with education to improve nutritional awareness, focusing on personalized dietary management rather than standard drug therapies. It emphasizes understanding individual nutritional needs and enhancing knowledge, which can be more effective for long-term lifestyle changes compared to traditional treatments.111121314
What is the purpose of this trial?
Many studies have consistently shown that females across sports under consume carbohydrate. Registered dietitians working with athletes have also reported female athletes chronically under consume carbohydrate. The primary objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of education versus education plus interpreted individual metabolic (exercise) testing results to change attitudes and beliefs of female athletes regarding carbohydrate intake. The secondary objective is to assess the effectiveness of the education alone on attitudes and beliefs towards consuming carbohydrate in female athletes.The study hypothesis is that education alone will not significantly impact attitudes and beliefs, and that metabolic testing and the interpretation of the individual results will alter attitudes and beliefs toward carbohydrate intake.
Research Team
Kris Osterberg, PhD, RD
Principal Investigator
PepsiCo R&D Life Sciences, Sports Science
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adolescent female athletes who may not be eating enough carbohydrates. Participants should be interested in learning about their personal metabolism and how it relates to nutrition. There's no specific mention of exclusion criteria, so generally healthy young female athletes are likely eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Education
Participants attend a classroom session with slides and videos
Metabolic Testing
Participants undergo exercise with shared exercise data
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in attitudes and beliefs regarding carbohydrate intake
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Education
- Metabolic Testing
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
PepsiCo Global R&D
Lead Sponsor
Ramon Laguarta
PepsiCo Global R&D
Chief Executive Officer since 2018
MBA from ESADE Business School
Mark Kirkham
PepsiCo Global R&D
Chief Marketing Officer
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Trinity College Dublin