Efficacy of Plyometrics to Increase Bone Mass in Men With Osteopenia

Conditions:		Osteopenia
Purpose:		This study will compare the ability of two types of long term (12 months) weight-bearing exercise treatments (1. high-intensity jumping and 2. weight lifting) to increase bone mass of the total body, spine and hip in physically active men with osteopenia.
Study Summary:
Criteria:		Inclusion Criteria: - Male - Age 25-60 years - No symptoms of disease - Currently participating in cycling activities an average of 4 hr/wk for the previous 24 months - Osteopenia of the lumbar spine and/or hip (T score < -1.0 and > -2.5 ) Exclusion Criteria: - Medications or supplements that affect bone metabolism or prevent exercise - Previous or current medical condition affecting bone health - Osteoporosis of the lumbar spine and/or hip (T score > -1.0 or < -2.5) - Cardiovascular disease - Metallic implants - Current smoker - Current regular participation in high-intensity resistance training and/or plyometrics
NCT ID:		NCT00572104
Primary Contact:		Principal Investigator Pamela S Hinton University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Nutritional Sciences Pamela S Hinton Phone: 573-882-4137 Email: HintonP@missouri.edu
Backup Contact:		Email: nighm@health.missouri.edu Peggy S Nigh Phone: 573-882-9917
Location Contact:		Columbia, Missouri 65211 United States *There is no listed contact information for this specific location.* Site Status: Recruiting

Data Source:		ClinicalTrials.gov
Date Processed:		May 24, 2013
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