CompletedNot Applicable

Low Energy Availability, Menstrual Irregularity, and Low Bone Mass

United States45 participantsStarted 2008-09

Plain-language summary

This study examines the role of energy availability on menstrual function and bone mass in female adolescent endurance athletes. Specific evaluations include dietary intake, exercise energy expenditure, training schedules, menstrual function and bone density.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 17 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * high school female cross country runners * ages 15-17 years * 1-5 years experience as cross country runner * 25 miles or more/week training Exclusion Criteria: * medications known to affect bone metabolism * pregnancy

What they're measuring

Bone density

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01059968

SponsorUSDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2008-12

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