Status:
SUSPENDED
Bone Response to Exercise and Energy Restriction in Young Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Brock University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada
Conditions:
Bone Resorption
Bone Loss
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Cycling is commonly questioned whether it provides adequate mechanical strain on bone as many elite cyclists have been found to have a low bone mass. However, it remains unclear if this is due to cycl...
Detailed Description
Introduction: The skeletal system serves a variety of purposes such as providing structural support, locomotion, protection and more. In order to sustain these functions, bone strength must be upheld....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Caucasian males and females, aged 20 to 25 years
- healthy (not suffering from asthma)
- without any fracture over the last year
- not taking any medication related to a chronic condition or bone health including food/nutritional supplements (e.g. protein, vitamin D, calcium)
- nonsmokers
- females on monophasic oral contraceptives.
Exclusion
- Injuries or chronic conditions in which exercise may pose a risk (e.g., ACL or knee/hip/lower back injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, neuromuscular diseases)
- any restrictive food allergies or dietary restrictions that would require alterations to the diet plan (i.e, vegan, vegetarian) and or
- any eating disorders (e.g., bulimia, and or anorexia)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 30 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04345250
Start Date
September 30 2025
End Date
January 31 2027
Last Update
December 31 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, L2S 3A1