Impact of circuit training on bone health in postmenopausal women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates how circuit training affects bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. It focuses on women aged 50-60 who have low bone density and vitamin D deficiency. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving vitamin D supplements and the other engaging in circuit training with dumbbells. The aim is to assess whether physical activity can improve bone health during the postmenopausal period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Post menopausal women (at least 12 months after cessation of menstruation. Their ages will range from 50 -60 years old. Their body mass index (BMI) will be less than 30 Kg/m2. All of them have vitamin D potential deficiency (insufficiency) from 30nmol to 50nmol .

Their T-score on DEXA will range from -1.1 to -2.4 indicates osteopenia or low bone density.

They must be able to ambulate independently. All of them must be sedentary life style.

Exclusion Criteria:

All women will be excluded if they have one of the following criteria:

Thyroid, kidney and liver dysfunction. Cardiovascular diseases, severe anemia, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Any chest surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, malignancy. Renal failure, myocardial infarction, myasthenia gravis, hyperthyroidism. Hemorrhage, acute viral disease, acute tuberculosis, mental disorders, or those with pacemakers.

Musculoskeletal disorders or women who received corticosteroids in the last 6 months prior to the study.

Where it's running

• Outpatient-clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Mashtoul Elsouq Central Hospital, Egypt.
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Noha Lotfy ElShater, Bachelor's degree
• Email: nohalotfy1992@gmail.com
• Phone: +201010534226

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.