Calcium and Bone Mass in Young Females
Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of May 18, 2025
Completed
Keywords
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
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Velimir Matkovic, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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