Impact of circuit training on bone health in postmenopausal women
EFFECT OF CIRCUIT TRAINING ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN POST MENOPAUSAL PERIOD
NA · Cairo University · NCT06950463
This study tests if circuit training with dumbbells can help improve bone health in postmenopausal women who have low bone density and vitamin D deficiency.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cairo University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06950463 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are postmenopausal women aged 50-60 with low bone density and vitamin D deficiency.
Not a fit: Patients with significant health issues such as cardiovascular diseases or musculoskeletal disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved bone density and reduced risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on exercise and bone health, this specific approach using circuit training in postmenopausal women is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Cairo
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Post Menopausal, Osteoporosis, CIRCUIT TRAINING, BONE MINERAL DENSITY, POST MENOPAUSAL PERIOD