Increased Calorie Intake to Reverse Energy Deficiency in Exercising Women: Impact on Bone and Menstrual Cyclicity
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Menstrual Irregularity
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of increased food intake on the menstrual cycle and bone health in physically active women who have irregular or absent menstrual cycles. This study will examine whether a 12 month period of increased food intake will cause menstrual cycles to resume and help bones get stronger.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00392873
- Run by
- Penn State University
- People needed
- 233
- Starts
- 2006-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-05-08
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
Where it is running
- Women's Health and Exercise Laboratories, The Pennsylvania State University — University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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