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

ConditionsOsteoporosis Osteopenia Fracture Reduction Body Composition Nutrition Hemoglobin Muscle Strength Bone Density Contraception Behavior Physical Activity Menstrual Irregularities

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot listed

Trial typeObservational

Biological sexFemale

Age18-35

SponsorBundeswehr University Munich

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18 - 35 years

female

willing to participate under a pseudonym

occupational soldiers

Disqualifiers

for the bioelectrical impedance: electronic implants like defibrillator, pregnancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

150 Participants

are grouped into 1 trial group

Sponsors and collaborators

Bundeswehr University Munich

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov