Metabolic Rate, Eating Habits, and Eating Disorder Risk in Young Sport Climbers

July 20, 2026 updated by: Anna Chmielewska, Wroclaw Medical University

Assessment of Resting Metabolic Rate, Nutritional Habits, and the Risk of Eating Disorders Among Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport Climbing

The aim of this observational study is to evaluate resting metabolic rate (RMR), body composition, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, and the risk of eating disorders among children and adolescents practicing sport climbing. Participants will undergo indirect calorimetry to assess RMR, anthropometric and body composition measurements, complete validated questionnaires, and provide a three-day food diary.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Sport climbing is characterized by high physical demands and a relatively low body mass, which may influence nutritional practices and increase the risk of disordered eating behaviors among young athletes. However, limited data are available regarding resting metabolic rate, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, and eating disorder risk in this population.

The objective of this study is to assess resting metabolic rate, body composition, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, and eating disorder risk among children and adolescents engaged in regular sport climbing training.

Participants will attend one study visit during which resting metabolic rate will be measured using indirect calorimetry. Body height and body composition will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Participants will complete the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), the ORTO-R questionnaire, the KomPAN questionnaire (Parts A, B, and C), and a questionnaire regarding climbing level and weekly physical activity.

Participants will also complete a three-day dietary record before or after the study visit. Associations between resting metabolic rate, body composition, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, training characteristics, and eating disorder risk will be analyzed.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

25

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Poland
    • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
      • Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, 50-556
        • Wrocław Medical University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children and adolescents regularly participating in organized sport climbing training in climbing clubs and sports centers, competing at the local level at a minimum.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 9-18 years
  • regular participation in organized sport climbing training for at least 6 months
  • participation in a climbing competition at least at the local level
  • written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

  • acute illness on the day of assessment
  • medical conditions affecting resting metabolic rate
  • contraindications to bioelectrical impedance analysis
  • failure to complete study procedures
  • refusal or withdrawal of consent

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Young rock climbers
Children and adolescents aged 9018 practicing sport climbing who undergo resting metabolic rate assessment, body composition analysis, dietary assessment, and questionnaire evaluation.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Resting Metabolic Rate
Time Frame: Baseline.
Resting metabolic rate measured by indirect calorimetry.
Baseline.
Eating Disorder Risk
Time Frame: Baseline.
Risk of eating disorders assessed using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26).
Baseline.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Body Composition
Time Frame: Baseline.
Measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Baseline.
Orthorexic Behaviors
Time Frame: Baseline.
Assessed using the ORTO-R questionnaire.
Baseline.
Dietary Habits
Time Frame: Baseline.
Assessed using the KomPAN questionnaire.
Baseline.
Dietary Intake
Time Frame: Three consecutive days.
Energy and nutrient intake assessed using a three-day food diary.
Three consecutive days.
Climbing Training Characteristics
Time Frame: Baseline.
Weekly climbing training volume and climbing performance level.
Baseline.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Wroclaw Medical University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 10, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 10, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

November 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 15, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KB 527/2023N

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Study Protocol, Informed Consent, Individual Patient Anonymized Coded Data

IPD Sharing Time Frame

Since July 2026, non-limited time

IPD Sharing Access Criteria

On demand, via email.

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • ICF

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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