Efficacy of Plyometrics to Increase Bone Mass in Men With Osteopenia

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Conditions studied: Osteopenia

In brief

This study will compare the ability of two types of long term (12 months) weight-bearing exercise treatments (1. high-intensity jumping and 2. weight lifting) to increase bone mass of the total body, spine and hip in physically active men with osteopenia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00572104

Run by

University of Missouri-Columbia

People needed

38

Starts

2008-01-01

Expected to finish

2013-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-10-07

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 60. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male
• Age 25-60 years
• No symptoms of disease
• Currently participating in cycling activities an average of 4 hr/wk for the previous 24 months
• Osteopenia of the lumbar spine and/or hip (T score < -1.0 and > -2.5 )

You may not qualify if…

• Medications or supplements that affect bone metabolism or prevent exercise
• Previous or current medical condition affecting bone health
• Osteoporosis of the lumbar spine and/or hip (T score > -1.0 or < -2.5)
• Cardiovascular disease
• Metallic implants
• Current smoker
• Current regular participation in high-intensity resistance training and/or plyometrics

Where it is running

• University of Missouri-Columbia; McKee Gym — Columbia, Missouri, United States

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