Can exercise weaken bones? new study investigates in older veterans

NCT ID NCT05266976

First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at how two types of exercise—endurance (like walking or cycling) and resistance (like lifting weights)—affect bone health in older veterans. Researchers want to see if either type of exercise causes bone breakdown or helps build bone. The study involves 120 healthy veterans aged 60 and older from the Denver area.

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Locations

  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States

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