Evaluating the diets of professional female football players
Analysis of Dietary Intake in Professional Female Football Players: Variations According to Playing Position, Age, and Country
This study looks at the diets of professional female football players in the UK and Spain to see if they are getting the right nutrition for their sport.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University Ramon Llull Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06713954 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses the dietary intake of professional female footballers, comparing their nutrition against established guidelines. It focuses on variables such as age, playing position, and location, specifically analyzing players from clubs in the UK and Spain. The study will include 20-30 players from each club, using the Snap-N-Send method for data collection and Nutritics software for analysis. The goal is to determine dietary adequacy and enhance nutrition education for female athletes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are professional female football players aged 18 and older who are healthy and free of disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are actively pregnant or using ergogenic aids may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved dietary practices and overall wellbeing for female athletes.
How similar studies have performed: While dietary assessments in athletes are common, this specific focus on professional female football players and the comparative analysis by age and position is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female or assigned female at birth * Playing football professionally * At a sub-elite to elite standard * Above the age of 18 * Healthy and free of disease Exclusion Criteria: * Active supplementation with ergogenic aids * Active pregnancy * No signing of the consent form
Where this trial is running
Barcelona
- Blanquerna Institute, Universitat Ramon Llull — Barcelona, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Blanca Roman Viñas, PhD — Universitat Ramon Llull
- Study coordinator: Olivia C. Coope
- Email: oliviacharlottec@blanquerna.url.edu+34932533256
- Phone: +34932533256
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.