Calcium Metabolism in Mexican American Adolescents

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Conditions studied: Osteoporosis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to identify calcium metabolism characteristics in Mexican American adolescents. The investigators predict that calcium requirements to maximize bone health in this population will be lower than for white youth but higher than their current intakes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01277185

Run by

Purdue University

People needed

45

Starts

2010-04-01

Expected to finish

2010-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-05-09

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 15. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Normal, healthy adolescents of Mexican American descent
• Mexican American boys age 13-15
• Mexican American girls age 12-14

You may not qualify if…

• Malabsorptive disorders
• Anemia
• Smoking
• History of medications known to affect calcium metabolism
• Body weight outside 85-120% of ideal body weight for height
• Regular consumption of illegal drugs
• Contraceptive use
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Purdue University — West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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