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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoporosis type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Soad A. Mohamad

    Minya, 05673, Egypt