Effects of Jumping on Growing Bones
Launched by OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of July 02, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
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 the completion of skeletal acquisition, is an important determinant of fracture risk. Thus, maximizing peak bone mass may provide an effective strategy for preventing osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Various investigators have postulated that increasing bone mass by 3-5 percent would reduce fracture risk by 20-30 percent. Our data in collegiate female gymnasts demonstrate hip and spine bone minera...
Gender
ALL
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
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University (OSU) is a leading public research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, OSU leverages its expertise in life sciences, engineering, and public health to conduct rigorous research aimed at addressing pressing health challenges. The university is committed to ethical research practices, participant safety, and the dissemination of findings that contribute to evidence-based solutions, ultimately enhancing public health and community well-being. Through its robust infrastructure and experienced research teams, OSU strives to foster groundbreaking discoveries that translate into real-world applications.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Christine M. Snow, PhD
Principal Investigator
Oregon State University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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