Status:
COMPLETED
High Intensity Strength Training & Bone Mineral Density in Young Women
Lead Sponsor:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Conditions:
Osteoporosis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The current guidelines emphasize the prevention of bone loss, by building up bone mass in young age, as one of the most important measures to reduce the incidence of osteoporosis. Strength training an...
Detailed Description
Background: Osteoporosis is a progressive, systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD), and deterioration of the microarchitecture of bone tissue, with a consequent inc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants include young and healthy women between the ages of 18-30, who have not engaged in strength training for the last 6 months.
Exclusion
- Subjects will be excluded from the study if they have any condition that preclude them from taking part in the exercise testing procedures or the 24 week exercise program or if they fail to obtain the required amount of training sessions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01482130
Start Date
November 1 2011
End Date
June 1 2012
Last Update
August 1 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Sor.tronderlag, Norway, 7030