Search / Trial NCT00000402

Calcium and Bone Mass in Young Females

Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 05, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Osteoporosis Dietary Calcium Puberty Bone Density Bone Mass Primary Prevention Of Osteoporosis

ClinConnect Summary

This study evaluates the effect of calcium on bone mass accretion over 7 years in a cohort of 354 young females who were in pubertal Stage II at the start of the study. The average age of study participants at entry was 11 years; at the end of the study participants were 18 years old.

The study looks at skeletal development under the influence of heredity, nutrition (calcium), and physical exercise. We gave calcium to participants in one arm of this clinical trial calcium. Participants in the other arm of the trial were given a placebo. The main outcome variable is the bone mass measured a...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Pubertal stage II
  • Calcium intake below a threshold level
  • Caucasian
  • Normal health
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Medications affecting calcium and bone metabolism
  • Chronic diseases
  • Metabolic bone disease
  • Abnormality in calcium metabolism

Trial Officials

Velimir Matkovic, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University

About Ohio State University

The Ohio State University (OSU) is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing health and science through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to improving patient care and outcomes, OSU leverages its extensive resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and expertise in diverse medical fields. The university fosters an environment of rigorous scientific inquiry, ensuring that clinical trials are conducted with the highest ethical standards and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Through its Clinical Trials Office, OSU aims to translate groundbreaking research into practical applications, benefiting both local and global communities.

Locations

Columbus, Ohio, United States

People applied

Timeline

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