Effect of Soluble Corn Fiber Supplementation for 1 Year on Bone Metabolism in Adolescents
Osteoporosis
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Osteoporosis focused on measuring fiber, calcium absorption, bone mass, adolescents
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Body mass index between the 5th and 85th percentiles for age and sex based on the Centers for Disease Control Growth Charts.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with any chronic illness requiring regular medication use.
- Those taking calcium supplements (>500 mg/d) and vitamin D supplements (>400 IU/d) on a regular basis
Sites / Locations
- Nicklaus Childrens HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Soluble Corn Fiber (SCF) + Calcium
Soluble Corn Fiber (SCF) without calcium
Placebo
Placebo + calcium
This group will receive 12 g/d of soluble corn fiber (SCF) + 600 mg/d of elemental calcium carbonate, administered twice a day
This group will receive 12 g/d of soluble corn fiber (SCF) + 600 mg/d of elemental calcium carbonate, administered twice a day
This group will receive a similar supplement without SCF or calcium, administered twice a day
This group will receive a similar supplement without SCF + 600 mg/d of elemental calcium carbonate, administered twice a day