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

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