Can exercise strengthen bones in diabetic women after menopause?
NCT ID NCT06505044
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether moderate aerobic exercise or resistance exercise is better for improving bone density in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. Fifty women aged 50-60 did either treadmill walking or resistance training three times a week for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which type of exercise helps bones more.
What this could mean
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Active substance
aerobic exercise and resistance exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that specific exercise types help improve bone density in postmenopausal women with diabetes, offering a simple, drug-free way to manage osteoporosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Exercise benefits may be modest and require long-term adherence.
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Locations
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Soad A. Mohamad
Minya, 05673, Egypt