The Impact of Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Lifestyle Factors on Fracture Risk and Bone Quality in Young Female Adults

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Conditions studied: Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Fracture Reduction, Body Composition, Nutrition, Hemoglobin, Muscle Strength, Bone Density, Contraception Behavior, Physical Activity, Menstrual Irregularities

In brief

The study on hand is based on a cross-sectional design and aims to acquire 1) descriptive data on the physical state and health condition of female soldiers in the German armed forces. 2) a possible influence of different contraceptive methods as well as physical activity, body composition, strength, nutrition, and hemoglobin levels on bone health should be investigated.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06608862

Run by

Bundeswehr University Munich

People needed

150

Starts

2023-10-01

Expected to finish

2026-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2024-09-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 - 35 years
• female
• willing to participate under a pseudonym
• occupational soldiers
• free from chronic or acute musculoskeletal injury

You may not qualify if…

• for the bioelectrical impedance: electronic implants like defibrillator, pregnancy

Where it is running

• University of the Bundeswehr Munich — Munich, Bavaria, Germany (enrolling)

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