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COMPLETED Phase 4

Effects of DHEA/Exercise on Bone, Muscle and Balance

NCT00664053 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether muscle strength and balance will improve in women with frailty selected for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels below 550 ng/dl treated with DHEAS supplementation and Hatha yoga. Investigators believe the effects of both treatments will improve outcomes more than either treatment alone and may be additive; in addition, lean body mass, skeletal muscle mass, markers of bone turnover and physical performance will improve following treatment with DHEA and/or yoga.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Placebo
  • BEHAVIORAL Yoga
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT DHEA
  • BEHAVIORAL Aerobics

Study Locations (1)

Connecticut

  • University of Connecticut Health Center — Farmington

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 99 participants
Start Date 2004-10
Est. Completion 2006-10
Phase Phase 4

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00664053

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00664053 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 99 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which has 4 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Osteoporosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00664053 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Connecticut. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00664053 about?

NCT00664053 is a clinical study titled "Effects of DHEA/Exercise on Bone, Muscle and Balance". The purpose of this study is to examine whether muscle strength and balance will improve in women with frailty selected for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels below 550 ng/dl treated with DHEAS supplementation and Hatha yoga. Investigators believe the effects of both treatments will impro...

What is the current status of trial NCT00664053?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 99 participants. The study started on 2004-10. Estimated completion is 2006-10.

What conditions does trial NCT00664053 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Osteoporosis, Frailty. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00664053?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Yoga (BEHAVIORAL), DHEA (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Aerobics (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00664053?

This trial is sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT00664053 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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