Status:
COMPLETED
Development and Evaluation of an Exercise Intervention for Prevention of Vertebral Osteoporosis and Deformity in Postmenopausal Women
Lead Sponsor:
Loughborough University
Conditions:
Osteoporosis
Osteoporotic Fracture of Vertebra
Eligibility:
FEMALE
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Osteoporotic fractures of the vertebrae (bones in the back) cause substantial pain and disability. Exercise could help to prevent these fractures by increasing bone strength and improving posture. Unf...
Detailed Description
Healthy, post-menopausal elderly women without other conditions restricting them from completing an exercise intervention. Inclusion criteria will be: Aged 60-80 and postmenopausal for at least 5 year...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 60-80 and postmenopausal for at least 5 years
- Not taking/eligible for osteoporosis medication
Exclusion
- Regular (\>once per week) participation in high impact or high load resistance training.
- Any disease or medication or injury that contraindicates exercise or affects bone metabolism.
- Meet UK criteria for pharmaceutical treatment of osteoporosis (will be referred to GP for treatment).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 31 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
41 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04660825
Start Date
October 1 2018
End Date
January 31 2020
Last Update
December 9 2020
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Donghyeon Seo
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, LE11 3TU