Search / Trial NCT00000426

Treatment of Calcium Deficiency in Young Women

Launched by CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Calcium Deficiency Dietary Calcium Dietary Protein Osteoporosis Calcium Supplement Bone Density Bone Mass Bone Mass Accumulation

ClinConnect Summary

This is a randomized, controlled trial of calcium carbonate supplementation (1500 milligrams per day) in third-decade women with low calcium-to-protein intakes. We accept women aged 19-27 on the basis of good health and the 7-day food diary demonstrating a dietary calcium-to-protein ratio (in milligrams:grams) that does not exceed 13. The outcome variable is the change in BMD at hip, total body, forearm, and spine. Treatment lasts for 3 years. We expect that bone mass will increase in both groups but will increase to a greater extent in the calcium-supplemented group than in the nonsuppleme...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Women in good health
  • Dietary calcium-to-protein ratio (in mg:g, as assessed by 7-day food diary) does not exceed 13
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Smoking
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • Endocrine disease

Trial Officials

Robert P. Heaney, MD

Principal Investigator

Creighton University

About Creighton University

Creighton University is a distinguished institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a clinical trial sponsor, Creighton University leverages its robust academic resources and commitment to evidence-based practices to explore new treatment modalities and improve patient outcomes. The university's interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and students, ensuring that clinical trials are conducted with the highest ethical standards and scientific rigor. By prioritizing participant safety and engagement, Creighton University aims to contribute significantly to the body of medical knowledge and enhance the quality of care within the community and beyond.

Locations

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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