Jump-In study: how exercise shapes young Girls' bones
NCT ID NCT00729378
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether regular jumping and other impact exercises help young girls build stronger bones. Over 500 girls in 4th and 6th grade were followed for two years. Researchers measured bone density and strength to see if active girls had healthier bones than those who were less active.
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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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509 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Apr 2007
- Finished
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Apr 2013
- 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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9 to 12 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: female; entering 4th or 6th grade at enrollment; and willing and able to undergo all of the testing requirements; no physical conditions that limit participation in physical activity/exercise; able to read and write English. Exclusion Criteria: Girls with severe learning disabilities (identified by schools), who are unable to complete questionnaires or otherwise comply with assessment protocols will be excluded. Any subjects (or potential subjects) suffering from medical conditions and/or disabilities that would limit their participation in exercise will be excluded from the study, following the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines. Further, any volunteers who are taking medications that would limit exercise and/or alter bone mineral accrual will also be excluded from the study. Girls with a positive pregnancy screening test at the time of the lab visit before DXA scanning will be excluded.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Arizona-Ina Gittings Bldg. #93
Tucson, Arizona, 85721, United States
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