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Bone DensityTEEN-BMDNCT07164248

Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Indications and Outcomes in Female Adolescents: Implications for Early Detection of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis and Gynecologic Practice

An observational study of Bone Density and Osteopenia, run by Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This retrospective study evaluates bone mineral density (BMD) measurements obtained by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in adolescent girls aged 12 to 21 years at a tertiary care center. The study focuses on patients referred from the adolescent gynecology clinic as well as from other medical specialties. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 21 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Bone Density, Osteopenia, Amenorrhea
How many people
74 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jun 2025to 1 Aug 2025
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 12 to 21 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Female adolescents aged 12-21 years who underwent bone mineral density (BMD) measurement by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) at a tertiary care hospital. The study includes patients referred from the adolescent gynecology clinic as well as those referred from other medical specialties (e.g., pediatrics, endocrinology).

Who may be able to join

  • Female adolescents aged 12-21 years
  • Underwent bone mineral density (BMD) measurement with DEXA at the study center between 2020 and 2025
  • Available clinical and biochemical records, including referral indication

Who cannot join

  • Incomplete or missing BMD scan data
  • Insufficient clinical information in medical records
  • Patients with underlying conditions unrelated to bone health that preclude accurate evaluation (e.g., major skeletal deformities interfering with DEXA interpretation)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34200

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Retrospective Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Measurements, Clinical Indications, and Risk Factors for Osteopenia/Osteoporosis in Female Adolescents Attending at a Tertiary Care Center

This retrospective study evaluates bone mineral density (BMD) measurements obtained by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in adolescent girls aged 12 to 21 years at a tertiary care center. The study focuses on patients referred from the adolescent gynecology clinic as well as from other medical specialties.

Key objectives are:

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Comparing the BMD indications and results requested from the gynecology department with the indications and BMD results requested from other departments. Thus, the BMD scores of patients with hypogonadism can be compared with other groups at risk for bone health.

To assess BMD Z-scores across specific gynecologic diagnoses, including premature ovarian insufficiency, functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

To analyze the relationship between gynecologic clinical features-such as age at menarche and duration of amenorrhea-and BMD Z-scores.

By combining clinical, hormonal, and densitometric data, this study aims to identify risk factors for low bone density in adolescents, support earlier recognition of osteopenia/osteoporosis, and provide guidance for appropriate interventions in adolescent gynecology practice.

Read the detailed description

Adolescence is a critical period for bone mass acquisition, and disturbances during this stage may predispose to osteopenia or osteoporosis in later life. Various clinical conditions encountered in gynecology, endocrinology, and other specialties may require evaluation of bone mineral density (BMD). However, data on referral indications and bone health outcomes in adolescents remain scarce.

This retrospective study focuses on female adolescents aged 12-21 years who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans at a tertiary care center. The cohort includes patients referred from the adolescent gynecology clinic as well as those referred from other medical departments.

The study objectives are:

To compare referral indications for BMD testing between gynecology and other specialties.

To evaluate differences in BMD Z-scores across specific gynecologic diagnoses, including premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

To examine the relationship between clinical features (such as age at menarche and duration of amenorrhea) and BMD outcomes within the gynecology group.

The analysis will provide insight into how referral patterns, gynecologic and endocrine conditions, and clinical characteristics influence bone health in adolescent girls. By highlighting risk factors for low BMD, the study aims to support earlier recognition and management of bone health problems in this population.

Keywords
Osteoporosis, Amenorrhea, DEXA, Adolescent, Bone Health, Osteopenia
Medical subject headings
Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Amenorrhea, Osteoporosis

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT07164248
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cohort 1 - Adolescent gynecology referralsPatients referred for DEXA scans due to gynecologic indications such as hypogonadism, amenorrhea, premature ovarian insufficiency [POI], functional hypothalamic amenorrhea [FHA], or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Cohort 2 - Referrals from other specialtiesPatients referred for DEXA scans by other departments, such as pediatrics, endocrinology, or additional medical specialties

What is being measured

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

  1. Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Z-scores in Adolescent Girls

    Comparison of BMD Z-scores between adolescents (12-21 years) referred from the adolescent gynecology clinic and those referred from other specialties.

    Measured: At the time of DEXA scan (retrospective chart review, 2020-2025

Timeline

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

  1. First posted10 Sep 2025
  2. Study start1 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completion15 Jun 2025
  4. Study completion1 Aug 2025

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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 only
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
74 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07164248
Sponsor's protocol ID
2025/05/05/048
Acronym
TEEN-BMD
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
2 Sep 2025
Last updated
15 Sep 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: No individual participant data (IPD) will be shared. The study is retrospective and based on medical records, and patient confidentiality restrictions prevent data sharing.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Bone Density and Osteopenia, run by Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 3 inclusion and 3 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 15 Sep 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Z-scores in Adolescent Girls (time frame: At the time of DEXA scan (retrospective chart review, 2020-2025). 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 15 Sep 2025.

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