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Can group exercise help fragile bones? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07595991

Disease control Sponsor: Western University, Canada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study will test whether a 12-week group exercise program is safe and practical for people with osteoporosis who have recently had a fracture. One hundred participants will attend twice-weekly classes and undergo bone scans and interviews. The goal is to see if this type of program could be a good option for improving bone health and reducing future fractures.

What this could mean

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Active substance
group exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safe, community-based exercise option to help improve bone health and reduce future fracture risk in people with osteoporosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study (100 participants) focused on safety and adherence, not on proving the exercise actually prevents fractures. Results may not apply to all people with osteoporosis.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with osteoporosis. * History of low trauma fracture within the past year * Cleared for physical activity using the get active questionnaire, 100 bpm resting heart rate or less, 160 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure or less * Able to understand and provide informed consent. * Residing within the study's geographic area (e.g., London, Ontario). Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who do not understand the English language * Medical conditions contraindicating participation in exercise (e.g., uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, severe respiratory illness). * Cognitive impairments that prevent informed consent or participation. * Recent major surgeries or medical events limiting physical activity. * Participation in conflicting clinical trials or rehabilitation programs. * Residents outside the designated study area.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoporosis Osteoporotic Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteoporosis Osteoporotic fracture

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging

    London, Ontario, N6G 1H1, Canada

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