Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Calcium Supplementation on Women in the Curves for Women Program
Lead Sponsor:
Texas A&M University
Conditions:
Diet Modification
Eligibility:
FEMALE
45-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of dietary calcium supplementation on weight loss, bone density, and markers of health and fitness in women participating in the Curves exercise and...
Detailed Description
The Curves International fitness and weight loss program has become a very popular means of promoting health and fitness among women. The program involves a 30-minute circuit training program and a we...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participant is female;
- Participant is post-menopausal;
- Participant is between the ages of 45 and 65;
- Participant is sedentary, overweight (BMI \> 27) and post-menopausal;
Exclusion
- Participant has any metabolic disorder including known electrolyte abnormalities, heart disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, or thyroid disease;
- Participant has a history of hypertension, hepatorenal, musculoskeletal, autoimmune or neurological disease;
- Participant is taking thyroid, hyperlipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-hypertensive or androgenic medications;
- Participant has taken ergogenic levels of nutritional supplements that may affect muscle mass (i.g., creatine, HMB, etc.), anabolic/catabolic hormone levels (i.e., androstenedione, DHEA, etc.) or weight loss (i.e., ephedra, thermogenics, etc.) within three months prior to the start of the study;
- Participant is consistently taking 500 mg or more of a Calcium supplement per day;
- Participant is receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT);
- Participant is involved in a planned exercise program within 3 - 6 months prior to the start of the study;
- Participant has lost \> 20 lbs. within the last 3 - 6 months;
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
240 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03878667
Start Date
January 1 2004
End Date
December 31 2005
Last Update
March 19 2019
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