The Effect of Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation on the Prevention of Stress Fractures.

Last updated: December 22, 2021
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Bone Fractures

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05186194
KY20212116-F-2
  • Ages 18-25
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The main objective of this study is to find whether supplemental vitamin d and calcium can reduce the incidence of stress fractures in recruits. These high-risk recruits undergo intensive training which elevated bone turnover, which requires adequate level of vitamin D and calcium in order to support bone health. It is hypothesized that supplemental vitamin d and calcium will decrease the occurrence of stress fractures.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Recruits newly enlisted at a training base in September 2021.
  • Agree to accept relevant inspections and serological research, and sign an informedconsent form.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Suffer from diabetes, osteomyelitis and other diseases.
  • Suffer from claustrophobia and other MRI examination contraindications.
  • Long-term use of glucocorticoids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or calcium,vitamin D.
  • A history of kidney disease.
  • Allergic to any ingredient of the medicine.

Study Design

Total Participants: 240
Study Start date:
September 30, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2022

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, The Air Force Medical University

    Xi'an, Shanxi 710032
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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