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Search / Trial NCT00000415

Physical Activity, Calcium, and Bone in Children

Launched by SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999

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Trial Information

Current as of March 23, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Calcium Physical Activity Children Bone Mass Accretion Bone Mineral Density (Bmd) Bone Response To Activity And Calcium Supplements Placebo Bone Growth

ClinConnect Summary

Participation in daily physical activity programs by young children is currently recommended as a means of promoting bone health. Results from studies of adults indicate that beneficial effects of either physical activity or calcium (Ca) intake may be apparent only when both these factors are present. Our results in infants indicate that physical activity combined with a low Ca diet may be detrimental in terms of bone mass accretion. The overall objective of this study is to determine whether Ca intake modifies the bone response to activity in young children 3 to 4 years of age.

Our hypoth...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Enrolled in participating childcare center.
  • • Does not plan to attend kindergarten or withdraw from center in the next 12 months.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Chronic disease that may interfere with growth and bone mass accretion (cystic fibrosis, liver disease, asthma that is being treated with steroids, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, immobilization).

Trial Officials

Bonny Specker, PhD

Principal Investigator

South Dakota State University

About South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and studies. As a sponsor, SDSU leverages its interdisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate groundbreaking research aimed at improving patient outcomes and public health. With a commitment to ethical practices and rigorous scientific standards, SDSU collaborates with a network of healthcare professionals and institutions to explore new therapies, interventions, and preventative measures, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in medical science.

Locations

Brookings, South Dakota, United States

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0 patients applied

Timeline

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