Status:
COMPLETED
Osteoporosis Prevention in Preadolescent Girls
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Conditions:
Osteoporosis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
9-13 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study will test an osteoporosis prevention program aimed at preadolescent girls between the ages of 10 and 12 who have not yet started their menstrual periods. Girls in this age group are adding ...
Detailed Description
The study's objective is to demonstrate the efficacy of a behavioral/educational intervention in increasing levels of dietary calcium intake and weight-bearing exercise within an at-risk population in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 9- and 10-year-old premenarchal girls (girls who have not started their periods).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Comorbid conditions or medications that are associated with decreased bone density such as the following: corticosteroids; anticonvulsants; thiazide diuretics; history of cancer; Type I diabetes; thyrotoxicosis; hyperparathyroidism; Cushing's syndrome; juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; connective tissue disease or hemolytic anemia; asthma which may limit ability to participate in the exercise intervention; known history of dietary disorder, including anorexia, bulimia or lactose intolerance; postmenarchal.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 1998
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
June 1 2002
Estimated Enrollment :
340 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00000413
Start Date
July 1 1998
End Date
June 1 2002
Last Update
December 29 2006
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106