Protocol - Use of Creatine Growth Hormone and Steroids
- ASA24
- Body Composition - Body Composition by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
- Body Composition - Subscapular Skinfold Thickness
- Body Composition - Suprailiac Skinfold Thickness
- Body Image
- Gender Identity
- Height - Knee Height
Description
This is a single-item, three-part measure taken from the Growing Up Today Study (GUTS) that assesses use and frequency of various products (e.g., creatine, growth hormone, steroids) to improve muscle mass or strength in the past year.
Specific Instructions
None
Availability
Protocol
In the past year, how often did you use any of the following products to improve muscle mass or strength?
|
| Never | Less than monthly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily |
| Creatine | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| DHEA, Androstenedione, or human growth hormone
| [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Anabolic steroids (do not include steroids used for treating medical conditions)
| [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adolescent, Adult
Participants
Age 9 to 17 and adults
Selection Rationale
This item is validated and used in the longitudinal Growing Up Today Study (GUTS) to capture the use and frequency of certain products that pose a health risk.
Language
English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Obesity | HP:0001513 | HPO |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX230801 - Use Of Creatine Growth Hormone And Steroids | 6204904 | caDSR Form |
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | PhenX - Use of creatine growth hormone and steroids protocol 230801 | 94451-2 | LOINC |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not applicable.
Protocol Name from Source
Growing Up Today Study, 2007
Source
Growing Up Today Study, 2007. Question 56. - www.gutsweb.org
General References
Neumark-Sztainer, D., & Eisenberg, M. E. (2014). Body image concerns, muscle-enhancing behaviors, and eating disorders in males. JAMA, 312(20), 2156-2157.
Protocol ID
230801
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX230801_CreatineGrowthHormones_AnabolicSteroids_Use | ||||
| PX230801030000 | In the past year, how often did you use any more | N/A | ||
| PX230801_CreatineGrowthHormones_Creatine_Use | ||||
| PX230801010000 | In the past year, how often did you use any more | N/A | ||
| PX230801_CreatineGrowthHormones_DHEA_Androstenedione_HGH_Use | ||||
| PX230801020000 | In the past year, how often did you use any more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Use of Creatine Growth Hormone and Steroids
Release Date
September 9, 2015
Definition
This self-reported questionnaire assesses a respondent’s use of products to improve muscle mass or strength.
Purpose
To obtain use of products such as creatine, growth hormone, and steroids by an individual with the intention to improve muscle mass or strength.
Keywords
weight, disordered eating, supplements, body image, muscle mass, creatine, growth hormone, steroids, muscle size, strength, DHEA, androstenedione, human growth hormone, HGH, anabolic, anabolic steroids
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 230801 | Use of Creatine Growth Hormone and Steroids |
Publications
Oluwoye, O., et al. (2018) Using a randomized controlled trial to test whether modifications to contingency management improve outcomes for heavy drinkers with serious mental illness. Contemp Clin Trials. 2018 June; 69: 92-98. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.04.010