The Impact of Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Lifestyle Factors on Fracture Risk and Bone Quality in Young Female Adults
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Fracture Reduction, Body Composition. Basic parameters: 18 years — 35 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Germany
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Impact of Hormonal Contraceptive Use, Body Composition, Muscular Strength and Iron Status on Fracture Risk and Bone Quality in Adult Females from 18-35 Years
Overview
The study on hand is based on a cross-sectional design and aims to acquire 1) descriptive data on the physical state and health condition of female soldiers in the German armed forces. 2) a possible influence of different contraceptive methods as well as physical activity, body composition, strength, nutrition, and hemoglobin levels on bone health should be investigated.
Primary outcome measures
- T-Score [Time frame: Measured at baseline and at 12 months after enrollment]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- 18 - 35 years
- female
- willing to participate under a pseudonym
- occupational soldiers
- free from chronic or acute musculoskeletal injury
Exclusion criteria
- for the bioelectrical impedance: electronic implants like defibrillator, pregnancy
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
Study locations
Germany · 1 center
- University of the Bundeswehr Munich — Munich
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06608862 · Female Health