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Screening Program of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports in College Athletes

Taiwan100 participantsStarted 2020-08-01

Plain-language summary

The investigators hope that through this study will know the prevalence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S) and its impact on sports injuries, performance and illness among college athletes in Taiwan. And also to find an appropriate diagnosis and intervention model to take care of athletes' health and improve sports performance Taiwan's athletes in the future.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) agree to participant this study and sign the Informed Consent Form * (2) college athletes in National Taiwan Sport University * (3) over the age of 18 Exclusion Criteria: * (1) disagree to participant or unwilling to cooperate with the screening, intervention and tracking of this study * (2) diabetes * (3) thyroid disease * (4) hereditary anemia * (5) pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evaluate the phenomenon of low Energy Availability (low EA) among college athletes in Taiwan.

Timeframe: 0-6 months

Stratification the risk category of RED-S of the college athletes by using the Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Clinical Assessment Tool (RED-S CAT).

Timeframe: 7-18 months

Evaluate the improvement of energy availability (EA) after intervention with nutrition education.

Timeframe: 19-21 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05390346

SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07

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