Status:
UNKNOWN
How Does Early Age Life Style Affect Bone Strength and General Health Parameters at Middle Age?
Lead Sponsor:
Hadassah Medical Organization
Conditions:
Bone Diseases
Eligibility:
MALE
40-45 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of vigorous physical activity versus extremely sedentary life style during young age on the bone mineral density and general health in later life.
Detailed Description
Bone strength and peak bone mass are preliminary determined by genetic factors. Life style, especially exercise, is also considered to have an important effect on bone strength. Bone has the ability t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Israeli military profile 82 or 97 at age 17-22
Exclusion
- Israeli military profile less than 82 at age 17-22
- Former soldiers with shrapnel injuries will be excluded from MRI studies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00270608
Start Date
March 1 2007
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
November 27 2007
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Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel