The Effect of Exercise in Postmenopausal Women with Low Bone Density

NCT00643331 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2024-12-09

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Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of a 12 month gym- and home-based exercise program on bone density and falls risk factors in postmenopausal women with low bone density. It is hypothesised that the exercise program will lead to improvements in bone density and falls risk factors such as balance and muscle strength compared with usual care.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise

Exercise performed at gym and at home comprising strength, balance and impact exercise

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Kim L Bennell, PhD · University of Melbourne

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2001-02-28
Primary Completion
2007-11-30
Completion
2007-11-30

Countries

  • Australia

Study Locations

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