Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Jumping on Growing Bones
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Conditions:
Osteoporosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-10 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
In this study we will investigate the effects of a high-impact exercise program involving jumping on bone mass (the amount of bone) of the hip and backbone in the growing skeleton. We will also look a...
Detailed Description
Osteoporotic fractures are increasing at an alarming rate in this country and result in over 13 billion dollars in health costs annually. Peak bone mass, that is, an individual's maximum bone mass at ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Apparently healthy boys and girls
- BMI < 30kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
- BMI < 30kg/m2
- Orthopedic problems that would limit physical participation
- Metabolic diseases that would influence bone metabolism
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 1998
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00000405
Start Date
September 1 1998
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
June 9 2016
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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97331