Research study into the effect of vibration platform training on bone health in postmenopausal wome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Osteoporotic Fracture; Musculoskeletal - Osteoporosis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000491460
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-09-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Currently postmenopausal for at least 1yr;
Free from diseases related to bone metabolism other that osteoporosis (e.g. hyperthyroidism); Willing to continue taking any supplements and/or bone altering medications currently being taken ; able to stand unassisted on the platform for a sustained period (e.g. up to 20 minutes); free from cognitive impairment; without terminal disease

Exclusion Criteria

Thyroid disease, Paget's disease, Chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple myeloma, vitamin D deficiency, hyperparathyroidism, inability to stand unassisted for sustained periods of time

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood Borne markers of Bone formation- OSTASE (bone specific alkaline phosphatase).[Baseline, 8 weeks];Blood Borne markers of Bone resorption- NTx (N-telopeptide X)[Baseline, 8 weeks]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle strength- Bilateral Leg press 1 Repetition Maximum (1RM)/ Bilateral Chest Press 1RM[Baseline, 8 weeks];Performance Based Testing (Stair Climb, Balance, Chair Stand, Habitual Gait Velocity and Maximum Gait Velocity)[Baseline, 8 weeks];Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT)[Baseline]