Low Energy AvailabilityNCT07347522
Body Composition and Lifestyle Factors in ROTC
An observational study of Low Energy Availability and Physical Performance, run by Florida State University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigates the relationships between body composition, sleep, diet, and physical fitness in ROTC cadets. Further, it aims to evaluate the accuracy of body composition screening methods and identify lifestyle factors linked to performance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Energy Availability, Physical Performance, Nutrition
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 1 May 2026
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Current members of local Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets (ROTC) programs.
Who may be able to join
- currently enrolled as a Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets
- 18 years or older
Who cannot join
- pregnancy
- injuries preventing full participation in ROTC training or activities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine
Tallahassee, Florida, 32306
About this study
Official title: Associations Between Body Composition, Energy Availability, and Lifestyle Factors in Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets
This study aims to investigates the relationships between body composition, sleep, diet, and physical fitness in ROTC cadets. Further, it aims to evaluate the accuracy of body composition screening methods and identify lifestyle factors linked to performance. Methods include body composition testing, surveys, accelerometry, and fitness score collection from cadets.
Read the detailed description
This study focuses on understanding health and performance among students enrolled in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). ROTC cadets are a population expected to maintain both academic and military-readiness demands. Many cadets must balance early-morning training, full course loads, part-time jobs, and social obligations, all of which can influence their sleep habits, nutrition choices, and physical fitness. At the same time, the assessment of body composition is an important part of military standards, yet the tools used to evaluate it vary widely and may not always reflect an individual's true physiological status. To explore these interconnected factors, this study examines patterns in cadets' body composition alongside their dietary practices, sleep behaviors, and physical fitness. By doing so, it seeks to clarify how everyday lifestyle factors may support or hinder readiness and whether commonly used body composition screening methods align with more precise measurements. Ultimately, the goal is to provide a clearer picture of the health challenges and needs of ROTC cadets and to help inform strategies that promote performance, well-being, and long-term resilience in this unique group.
- Conditions
- Low Energy Availability, Physical Performance, Nutrition
- Keywords
- body composition, energy availability, physical fitness, Reserve Officer Training Corp, nutrition
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets | Low Energy Availability or Non-Low Energy Availability |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Energy Availability
Measured: 7 days
Physical Fitness
Measured: Day of study enrollment
Secondary outcomes (4)
Subjective Sleep
Measured: Day of study enrollment
Body Composition
Measured: Day of study enrollment
Muscle quality
Ultrasound echo intensity and muscle thickness
Measured: day of study enrollment
Nutrition Knowledge
Knowledge of nutrition based on survey scores
Measured: day of study enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 May 2026 (estimated)
Why it stopped: The study did not enroll participants
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Energy AvailabilityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Florida State UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Florida State University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Michael J. Ormsbee, Florida State University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07347522
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00006460
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Associations Between Body Composition, Energy Availability, and Lifestyle Factors in Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07347522
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00006460
- Conditions
- Low Energy Availability, Physical Performance, Nutrition
- Keywords
- body composition, energy availability, physical fitness, Reserve Officer Training Corp, nutrition
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: The study did not enroll participants
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Florida State UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 16 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to investigates the relationships between body composition, sleep, diet, and physical fitness in ROTC cadets. Further, it aims to evaluate the accuracy of body composition screening methods and identify lifestyle factors linked to performance. Methods include body composition testing, surveys, accelerometry, and fitness score collection from cadets.
Detailed description
This study focuses on understanding health and performance among students enrolled in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). ROTC cadets are a population expected to maintain both academic and military-readiness demands. Many cadets must balance early-morning training, full course loads, part-time jobs, and social obligations, all of which can influence their sleep habits, nutrition choices, and physical fitness. At the same time, the assessment of body composition is an important part of military standards, yet the tools used to evaluate it vary widely and may not always reflect an individual's true physiological status. To explore these interconnected factors, this study examines patterns in cadets' body composition alongside their dietary practices, sleep behaviors, and physical fitness. By doing so, it seeks to clarify how everyday lifestyle factors may support or hinder readiness and whether commonly used body composition screening methods align with more precise measurements. Ultimately, the goal is to provide a clearer picture of the health challenges and needs of ROTC cadets and to help inform strategies that promote performance, well-being, and long-term resilience in this unique group.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets | – | –Low Energy Availability or Non-Low Energy Availability |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Current members of local Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets (ROTC) programs.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- currently enrolled as a Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets
- 18 years or older
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- pregnancy
- injuries preventing full participation in ROTC training or activities
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Energy Availability
Time frame: 7 days
Physical Fitness
Time frame: Day of study enrollment
4 secondary outcomes
Subjective Sleep
Time frame: Day of study enrollment
Body Composition
Time frame: Day of study enrollment
Muscle quality
Time frame: day of study enrollment
Nutrition Knowledge
Time frame: day of study enrollment
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Low Energy Availability and Physical Performance, run by Florida State University 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 2 inclusion and 2 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jul 2026. 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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
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?
Energy Availability (time frame: 7 days). The study lists 2 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 13 Jul 2026.