Status:
COMPLETED
The Influence of Vibration on Bone Mineral Density in Women Who Have Weak Bones After Menopause
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation
Conditions:
Bone Density
Osteopenia
Eligibility:
FEMALE
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
This study will examine whether whole-body vibration slows down bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women with osteopenia. Whole-body vibration is a promising novel therapy that involves standing on a...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND: Recent animal studies have shown that whole-body vibration increases bone mineral density. The effect of whole-body vibration on bone has been examined in only six small human studies wit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- osteopenic
- postmenopausal
Exclusion
- use of HRT in the past 12 months
- use of raloxifene or parathyroid hormone in the past 6 months
- use of bisphosphonates or fluoride in the past 3 months or ever taken for more than 3 months
- current use of calcitonin
- use of other medications that may indirectly affect bone metabolism
- presence of metabolic bone disease or diseases that indirectly affect bone metabolism
- occurrence of fragility fracture over 40 years of age
- presence of unhealed non-fragility fracture (i.e., occurring less then 6 months ago)
- having body mass ≤28 kg and ≥90 kg
- having knee or hip joint replacements and spine implants
- having poor balance (assessed by Timed-Up-and-Go)
- presence of other medical risks for the study
- inability to stand erect daily for 20 minutes
- planned vacation or other activities that would prevent one from using the platform for ≥1 month
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
202 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00420940
Start Date
November 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
April 8 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4