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NCT Number: NCT07065513

Effects of High-energy Nutritional Protein-based Bar on the Performance of Young Athletes

A study will be conducted in Lahore. Non probability convenience sampling technique will be applied on patients who will be allocated through computerized randomization into group A & group B to collect data.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Lahore sports complex

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

Group A will be given normal diet and group B will be given normal diet in addition to protein bars. The study will be completed within the time duration of nine months. Primary Outcome measures of the research will be protein effects and quality of life in protein deficiency malnourished children. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software version 25.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Boys and girls aged 18-25 years.
  • Regularly playing team sports (football, volleyball, cricket).
  • Average of 5 hours per day spent in field activities (practice + matches).

Exclusion criteria

  • Allergies to bar ingredients (e.g., nuts).
  • Metabolic disorders affecting nutrient absorption.
  • Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM).
  • Hospitalized adults.
  • Eating disorders or diagnosed mental illness"

Treatment and study plan

Normal diet

Diagnostic Test

Normal diet (control group, 20 participants: 10 boys and 10 girls).

Normal diet plus nutritional protein-based bar

Combination Product

: Normal diet plus nutritional protein-based bar (intervention group, 20 participants: 10 boys and 10 girls). The participants will consume 3 servings of 14g each per day, providing 6.8g protein and 283 kcal

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-Administered Questionnaire

    Time frame: 12 Months

    Self-Administered Questionnaire for getting different values and measurements according to the healthcare values to check the nutritional effects on the body

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of High Energy Nutritional Protein Based Bar on Performance of Young Athletes

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 15, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2025

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