Can better nutrition keep college athletes healthier? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07136038
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether screening college athletes for low energy availability and providing personalized nutrition advice from a sports dietitian can prevent Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). About 300 Division III athletes at Case Western Reserve University will be tracked over a competitive season. Researchers will measure grip strength, body composition, and use questionnaires to see if the support improves health and performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nutrition support from a sports dietitian
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that routine nutrition screening and advice helps prevent Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and improves athlete health and performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with no control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. The benefits seen may not apply to other athlete populations.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Case Western Reserve University
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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