Effects of different types of exercise on bone health in older veterans
Anabolic Versus Catabolic Skeletal Effects of Endurance or Resistance Exercise in Older Veterans
This study is looking at how different types of exercise, like endurance and strength training, can help improve bone health in older veterans aged 60-80, especially focusing on calcium levels and bone density.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056700 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how endurance and resistance exercises affect bone health in older veterans, particularly focusing on calcium levels and bone density. It aims to understand why some types of exercise may not improve bone mass as expected and whether resistance training can lead to better outcomes. The study will involve up to 60 veterans aged 60-80, assessing their responses to different exercise regimens over time. By measuring specific biological markers related to bone formation and resorption, the research seeks to clarify the relationship between exercise and bone health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 60-80 who are interested in improving their bone health through exercise.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 60 or those who do not have access to exercise programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved exercise recommendations that enhance bone health and reduce fracture risk in older veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown varying effects of different exercise types on bone health, but this specific comparison of endurance versus resistance training in older veterans is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wherry, Sarah J — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Wherry, Sarah J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.