Building Better Bones in Children

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Conditions studied: Osteoporosis

In brief

Calcium is important for healthy bone growth in children. Poor bone growth and development during childhood can lead to osteoporosis later in life. This study will evaluate a nutrition education program designed to increase the amount of calcium children receive. The study will determine whether the program will result in long-term dietary changes and healthier bones in children.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00063037

Run by

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

People needed

139

Starts

1999-06-01

Expected to finish

2005-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2005-06-24

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 10. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Height or weight above the third percentile for age
• Normal weight (< 130% of desirable body weight)
• English speaking

You may not qualify if…

• Significant health condition
• Medication known to affect growth (e.g., thyroxin, growth hormone, steroid medication)
• Ritalin or Adderall medication
• Significant developmental or delay impairment (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation)

Where it is running

• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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