Investigating how chemical mixtures affect bone health in adolescents
Endocrine disrupting chemical mixtures and bone health in adolescence
This study is looking at how certain chemicals that can disrupt hormones might affect bone health in teenagers, so if you’re part of a previous study and are around 17 years old, we’d love to see how these chemicals may have impacted your bones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918262 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on bone health during adolescence, a critical period for bone development. The study will follow participants from a previous birth cohort study, assessing their exposure to various EDCs and measuring their bone mineral density and strength at around 17 years of age. By analyzing the relationship between these chemical exposures and bone health, the research aims to identify potential risks and inform future health guidelines. Participants will undergo biomarker testing to evaluate their exposure levels and bone health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 17 years who have been part of the Health Outcomes and Measures of the Environment (HOME) Study cohort.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the HOME Study cohort or those outside the age range of 12 to 20 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for bone health issues in adolescents, potentially reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown associations between EDC exposure and bone health, but this research aims to provide more comprehensive insights into the effects during adolescence, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buckley, Jessie P — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Buckley, Jessie P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.