Corn fiber boosts teen bone health?
NCT ID NCT02916862
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking a soluble corn fiber supplement for one year could improve bone health in healthy adolescents aged 10-13. 177 teens were randomly assigned to receive either the fiber supplement, fiber plus calcium, a placebo, or placebo plus calcium. Bone density was measured at the start, 6 months, and 12 months to see if the fiber helped build stronger bones.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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177 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2020
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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9 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Flroida International University
Miami, Florida, 33199, United States
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