Exercise may shield Women's bones and joints after menopause
NCT ID NCT05889598
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a supervised resistance exercise program can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in women aged 50-70 who have gone through menopause. Participants will do leg and core exercises twice a week for 30-40 minutes. Researchers will measure changes in bone density, cartilage, and muscle size to see if the program helps prevent these common age-related conditions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
resistance exercise programme
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that specific exercises help prevent bone and joint diseases in postmenopausal women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive or apply to everyone.
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Loughborough University
Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom