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Use of Jumping Mechanography as a Method to Assess Musculoskeletal Status in Older Adults

NCT00596089 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2015-10-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Decline in muscle function may increase risk of hip fracture and decrease quality of life. Different tests are currently used to measure muscle function but they do not work for all individuals. A test called "jumping mechanography," which measures jumping power, may be useful in more people and obtain better information. This study will help us determine whether this test is able to detect differences between muscle function in younger and older adults, as well as whether it is a safe method to use in all ages.

Conditions

  • Musculoskeletal Status
  • Muscle Weakness

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Neil C Binkley, MD · University of Wisconsin - Institute on Aging

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-10-31
Primary Completion
2008-03-31
Completion
2008-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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