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Soft Tissue and Bone Development in Young Girls
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Summary
Obesity during adolescence, a critical time for bone development, may impair mineral accrual and reduce bone strength, leading to greater fracture risk during adolescence and later in life. This study seeks to determine the effect of obesity and accompanying metabolic changes (insulin resistance and inflammation) on bone mineral accrual and related changes in structure and strength in young girls. The information is critical to developing effective prevention strategies to counter the linked risks of obesity and osteoporosis, both major public health concerns.
Official title: Obesity and Bone Development in Young Girls
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
9 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
358
Start Date
2013-01
Completion Date
2018-12-31
Last Updated
2026-05-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Locations (1)
University of Arizona, Nutritional Sciences Department
Tucson, Arizona, United States