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OsteoporosisFFQNCT02693184

Validation of a Revised Food Frequency Questionnaire

An observational study of Osteoporosis and Nutrition, run by University of Nebraska at 1 site in United States.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to validate a revised food frequency questionnaire that is designed to capture vitamin D, calcium and protein intake in a population of elderly men and women with fragility fractures. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Osteoporosis, Nutrition
What is being tested?
Full length Block 2014 Food Frequency Questionnaire and Revised Calcium, Vitamin D and Protein Screener
How many people
31 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
25 Mar 2016to 1 Jun 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 65 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Older adult

Study population: Men and women, age >65 years with a fragility fracture (defined as a fracture sustained after a fall from a standing height or less).

Who may be able to join

  • They will be men and women, age >65 years with a fragility fracture (defined as a fracture sustained after a fall from a standing height or less). They will be English speaking. They will need to have the mental capacity to recall events, (MMSE score >24).11 They will need to have a telephone and the ability to answer questions over a phone.

Who cannot join

  • They will not have secondary causes of fragility fracture such as malabsorption (celiac disease, bariatric surgery), liver disease, organ transplant, hyperparathyroidism, multiple myeloma, current cancer diagnosis, or alcoholism. They will not have renal disease requiring dialysis (as the dietary requirement of these patients is quite different from the general elderly population). They will not be on tubefeeds of any kind (although supplemental food such as Ensure is allowed).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198

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About this study

Official title: Validation of a Revised Food Frequency Questionnaire in a Population of Elderly Men and Women With Fragility Fractures and Correlation With Bone Mineral Density and Biochemical Markers

The purpose of this study is to validate a revised food frequency questionnaire that is designed to capture vitamin D, calcium and protein intake in a population of elderly men and women with fragility fractures. Protein, calcium and protein intake will be correlated with biochemical measures and bone mineral density measured by DXA.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this study is to validate a revised food frequency questionnaire that is designed to capture vitamin D, calcium and protein intake in a population of elderly men and women with fragility fractures. Protein, calcium and protein intake will be correlated with biochemical measures and bone mineral density measured by DXA.

Eligibility Criteria) Forty-five eligible participants will be recruited from the endocrine referrals for osteoporosis/fracture. They will be men and women, age >65 years with a fragility fracture (defined as a fracture sustained after a fall from a standing height or less). They will be English speaking. They will need to have the mental capacity to recall events, (MMSE score ³24).11 They will need to have a telephone and the ability to answer questions over a phone. They will not have secondary causes of fragility fracture such as malabsorption (celiac disease, bariatric surgery), liver disease, organ transplant, hyperparathyroidism, multiple myeloma, current cancer diagnosis, or alcoholism. They will not have renal disease requiring dialysis (as the dietary requirement of these patients is quite different from the general elderly population). They will not be on tubefeeds of any kind (although supplemental food such as Ensure is allowed). Interventions and Evaluations) The evaluations will include a history and physical exam, and a mini mental status exam. Two telephone interviews will be conducted ~ 4 weeks apart during which the Block 2014 questionnaire will be given and the revised screener will be given. The order that the questionnaires are given will be randomized. As part of the standard of care workup for osteoporosis, a biochemical workup including 25-hydroxyvitamin D, comprehensive metabolic profile, bone specific alkaline phosphatase (a bone remodeling marker), phosphorus and transglutaminase IgA (to rule out celiac disease), and DXA scan for bone mineral density (BMD) measurement will be done. The BMD by DXA and 25-hydroxyvitamin D will be correlated to protein, calcium and vitamin D intake obtained by the Block 2014.

Being tested
Full length Block 2014 Food Frequency Questionnaire, Revised Calcium, Vitamin D and Protein Screener
Medical subject headings
Osteoporosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Full length Block 2014 Food Frequency QuestionnaireOther

    The food and beverage list includes 127 items, plus additional questions to adjust for fat, protein, carbohydrate, sugar, and whole grain content.

  • Revised Calcium, Vitamin D and Protein ScreenerOther

    The food list includes 29 food items and 5 supplements

Study groups in NCT02693184
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Fragility Fracture CaseMen and women, age >65 years with a fragility fracture (defined as a fracture sustained after a fall from a standing height or less).
Receives: Other: Full length Block 2014 Food Frequency Questionnaire; Other: Revised Calcium, Vitamin D and Protein Screener

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Agreement of the 2 FFQs on protein intake

    Protein intake will be assessed with 2 different methods

    Measured: 1 year

  2. Agreement of the 2 FFQs on calcium intake

    Calcium intake will be assessed with 2 different methods

    Measured: 1 year

  3. Agreement of the 2 FFQs on vitamin D intake

    Vitamin D intake will be assessed with 2 different methods

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Feb 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start25 Mar 2016
  3. Primary completion1 Apr 2018
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case crossover
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
31 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02693184
Sponsor's protocol ID
0117-16-EP
Acronym
FFQ
Status last verified
Sep 2023
First submitted
23 Feb 2016
Last updated
29 Sep 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: The participant will be sent a letter at the end of study detailing their calcium, protein and vitamin D intake reported on the FFQ

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Osteoporosis and Nutrition, run by University of Nebraska at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Agreement of the 2 FFQs on protein intake (time frame: 1 year). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Sep 2023.

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