Search / Trial NCT00000405

Effects of Jumping on Growing Bones

Launched by OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 14, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Osteoporosis Bone Fractures Bone Mass Bone Mineral Density (Bmd) Ossification Biomechanics Exercise Diet Spine Middle Childhood (6 11)

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

Trial Officials

Christine M. Snow, PhD

Principal Investigator

Oregon State University

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.

Locations

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

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Timeline

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