Smart workout for stronger bones: new study targets osteoporosis in seniors
NCT ID NCT07506538
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 32-week smart community resistance training program for adults aged 60 and older with primary osteoporosis. Participants use elastic bands and a smart bracelet to guide their workouts, while researchers measure changes in bone density and physical function compared to a group receiving only health education. The goal is to see if this approach can safely improve bone health and mobility in older adults.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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98 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 years or older. * Diagnosed with primary osteoporosis via DXA scan (lumbar spine or hip T-score ≤ -2.5, or ≤ -2.0 with a fragility fracture history). * Possess basic smartphone operation skills. Normal basic cognitive ability (MMSE score ≥ 24) and capable of independent walking. * Reside in the designated community without relocation plans within the next year. * Voluntarily sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with secondary osteoporosis. * Recent major medical events (e.g., fractures or hip/spine surgery within the past 3 months) or uncontrolled severe cardiovascular diseases. * Completely unable to operate smart devices due to severe sensory or communication impairments. * Currently participating in similar exercise interventions or clinical trials. * Terminal illness or life expectancy of less than 1 year. * Lack of support or consent from children or guardians.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inner Mongolia Changxiao Smart Elderly Care Service Co., Ltd.
Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, 028000, China
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