Exercise may cut fall risk in osteoporosis
NCT ID NCT07685392
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests whether a supervised progressive strength and balance exercise program can reduce falls in postmenopausal women aged 60 to 80 with osteoporosis. Participants are randomly assigned to either the supervised program or a standard home-based exercise routine and are followed for six months. The main goal is to see if fewer women fall in the supervised group, with secondary measures including fractures, balance, and strength.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Supervised progressive strength and balance exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this exercise program could become a standard, drug-free way to reduce fall risk and prevent fractures in older women with osteoporosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The home-based phase relies on self-motivation, and adherence could vary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra
Mexico City, Mexico City, 14389, Mexico
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