Body composition, sleep, diet, and fitness in ROTC cadets
Associations Between Body Composition, Energy Availability, and Lifestyle Factors in Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets
This project will see how body composition, sleep, diet, and daily activity relate to physical fitness and energy availability in ROTC cadets.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Florida State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tallahassee, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT07347522 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study collects body composition measurements, self-reported diet and sleep surveys, wrist-worn accelerometer data, and routine fitness scores from ROTC cadets. Researchers will compare common screening methods for body composition against more precise measurements and link lifestyle patterns to physical performance and energy availability. Data collection combines in-person testing and remote monitoring to capture daily behaviors alongside standard fitness outcomes. The goal is to clarify which lifestyle factors most strongly associate with readiness and whether screening tools accurately reflect cadets' physiological status.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are currently enrolled ROTC cadets aged 18 or older who can attend in-person testing and fully participate in ROTC training activities.
Not a fit: Cadets who are pregnant, temporarily injured and unable to participate in training, or those seeking direct medical treatment rather than observational information are unlikely to receive direct benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could improve body composition screening and suggest lifestyle changes to boost readiness and fitness among ROTC cadets.
How similar studies have performed: Prior research in athletes and military populations has linked sleep, diet, and energy availability to performance and shown mixed accuracy among common body composition screening tools, so this approach builds on existing work rather than being wholly novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * currently enrolled as a Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets * 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * injuries preventing full participation in ROTC training or activities
Where this trial is running
Tallahassee, Florida
- Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine — Tallahassee, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hannah Eberhardt
- Email: he24a@fsu.edu
- Phone: 8648879769
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.