Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Evaluating the diets of professional female football players

Official title: Analysis of Dietary Intake in Professional Female Football Players: Variations According to Playing Position, Age, and Country

Run by University Ramon Llull · NCT06713954 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Ramon Llull
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Barcelona)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2025
Study endsMarch 1, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT06713954 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are professional female football players aged 18 and older who are healthy and free of disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are actively pregnant or using ergogenic aids may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • Blanquerna Institute, Universitat Ramon Llull
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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