Examining how hormonal contraceptives and lifestyle affect bone health in young women
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
This study looks at how hormonal birth control and lifestyle choices affect bone health in young women in the German military to see if they impact the risk of fractures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Bundeswehr University Munich Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Munich, Bavaria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06608862 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather descriptive data on the physical health of female soldiers in the German armed forces, focusing on the impact of hormonal contraceptive use and various lifestyle factors on bone quality and fracture risk. It will investigate how factors such as physical activity, body composition, nutrition, and hemoglobin levels influence bone health. The study will include young women aged 18 to 35 who are free from chronic or acute musculoskeletal injuries and willing to participate anonymously.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young female soldiers aged 18 to 35 who are healthy and free from musculoskeletal injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with electronic implants or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how hormonal contraceptives and lifestyle choices affect bone health, potentially leading to better prevention strategies for osteoporosis and fractures in young women.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies examining the effects of hormonal contraceptives on bone health, this specific focus on lifestyle factors in a military population is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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
Where this trial is running
Munich, Bavaria
- University of the Bundeswehr Munich — Munich, Bavaria, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Schlie, M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- Email: jennifer.schlie@unibw.de
- Phone: 0049 89 6004 4774
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.