The Impact of Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Lifestyle Factors on Fracture Risk and Bone Quality in Young Female Adults

Bundeswehr University Munich150 enrolled

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

150

Conditions

Osteoporosis Osteopenia Fracture Reduction Body Composition Nutrition Hemoglobin Muscle Strength Bone Density Contraception Behavior

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

T-Score

Changes in bone density T-Scores measured via ultra-sonic

Time frame: Measured at baseline and at 12 months after enrollment

Central Contacts

Jennifer Schlie, M.Sc. Biomedical Science

CONTACT

0049 89 6004 4774 jennifer.schlie@unibw.de

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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