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Collegiate Athlete Study
Sponsor: Morehouse School of Medicine
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine what percentage of Black collegiate athletes have low energy availability. It will also determine the percentage of Black collegiate athletes who have iron deficiency, suboptimal or low Vitamin D levels, and may be at risk for male and female athlete triad. Subsequent to the initial assessment, participants will complete a 12-week iron and vitamin D dietary supplementation protocol according to their baseline iron and vitamin D status.
Official title: Low Energy Availability, Iron Deficiency, Low Vitamin D, and Male and Female Athlete Triad Risk Among Black Collegiate Athletes - A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2024-08-19
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2026-06-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Iron and Vitamin D Deficiencies Correction
Participants found to be low in Iron and/or Vitamin D will be given supplementation. Athletes who are classified as having Iron Deficiency will take iron bisglycinate 25mg oral supplements daily for 3 months. Those who are classified as having Iron Deficiency Anemia will take iron bisglycinate 50mg daily for 3 months. Those classified as having suboptimal Vitamin D or Vitamin D insufficiency will take 1 tab of Vitamin D 5,000 IU supplements daily for 3 months. Those who have Vitamin D deficiency will take 2 tabs of Vitamin D 5,000 IU supplements daily for 3 months.
Locations (1)
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia, United States