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Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Bone Health in Hong Kong Older Women
Led by Hong Kong Baptist University · Updated on 2025-03-21
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Osteoporosis is an age-related disease, characterized by a decreased bone mass and an increased risk of fragility fractures. Osteoporosis leads to increasing mortality, disabilities, morbidity of chronic pain, and the cost of health and social care, as well as decreasing the quality of life from reduced independence and hindered physical, mental, and social well-being. A recent review and meta-analysis, investigating the association between physical activity and osteoporosis prevention in elderly people, indicated that the traditional exercise interventions (i.e., resistance training) were undertaken for 60+ mins, 2-3 times/week for 7+ months. However, participation rates remain low in these exercise programs among older adults, in part due to a need for specialized equipment and correct techniques to prevent injury. In addition, low motivation and associated compliance with such conventional exercise is problematic among older adults. Considering there is little evidence of HIIT benefits related to older women with osteopenia, the current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 24-week HIIT intervention on bone mineral density, bone turnover markers and other health-related outcomes among Hong Kong Chinese older women.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Bone Health in Hong Kong Older Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female aged 60 to 74 years at the start of the study
- Diagnosed with osteopenia by DXA scan with bone mineral density T-score between -1 and -2.5 at femoral neck, total hip, or lumbar spine
- Passed PAR-Q plus screening or have physician approval to participate in high-intensity exercise
- Have aerobic fitness above average on a 2-minute stepping test
- No physical mobility restrictions
- No cognitive impairment (score 24 or above on Chinese Mini-Mental Status Examination)
- No previous significant experience with high-intensity interval training
- Provided written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe chronic diseases that limit ability to perform high-intensity exercise
- Cognitive impairment as diagnosed by specialists
- Medical conditions such as thyrotoxicosis, hyperparathyroidism, Paget's disease, renal disease, diabetes, knee or hip osteoarthritis
- Use of medications affecting bone metabolism in the past 2 years (e.g., corticosteroids, estrogen, thyroxine, thiazide diuretics, antiretroviral agents)
- Diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteoporotic fractures
- Current smoker
- Consume 3 or more units of alcohol daily
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Bliss District Elderly Community Centre
China, Hong Kong, China, 999077
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Research Team
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Yanping Duan
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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