Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fracture
Conditions
Keywords
Osteoporosis, Exercise Intervention, Osteoporotic fracture
Brief summary
Those with osteoporosis often have weaker bones and this leads to higher chances of fractures. Therefore, the investigators want to evaluate the feasibility and safety of group exercise classes specifically designed for individuals with osteoporosis who had an osteoporotic fracture. By focusing on this high-risk population, the investigators want to see whether such exercise interventions can be an option for improving bone health, reducing the risk of future fractures, and enhancing physical function without compromising safety.
Interventions
OTHERExercise Program
Participants complete a 12-week, twice weekly, whole body group exercise program. Participants will also complete qualitative interviews and DXA bone scans.
Sponsors
Western University, Canada
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment Feasibility | Assessed over 12 months | Recruitment feasibility will be assessed by the number of participants enrolled in the study over a 12-month recruitment period. The target recruitment goal is 100 participants. |
| Retention Feasibility | Assessed at 12 weeks | Retention feasibility will be assessed as the percentage of enrolled participants who complete the 12-week reassessment. The predefined retention target is 60%. Percentages range from 0% to 100%, with higher percentages indicating better retention feasibility. |
| Exercise Class Adherence | Assessed over the 12-week intervention period | Exercise adherence will be assessed using class attendance records. Adherence will be calculated as the percentage of scheduled exercise sessions attended by each participant. The predefined adherence target is 80%. Percentages range from 0% to 100%, with higher percentages indicating better adherence. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Program Acceptability | Assessed at 12 weeks | Program acceptability will be assessed using participant exit interviews conducted at the completion of the intervention. Acceptability will be calculated as the percentage of participants who report a positive response regarding satisfaction with the program. The predefined acceptability target is 80%. Percentages range from 0% to 100%, with higher percentages indicating greater program acceptability. |
| Intervention Safety | Assessed throughout the 12-week intervention period | Intervention safety will be assessed by recording the number and type of adverse events attributable to the intervention, including falls, musculoskeletal pain, prolonged muscle soreness, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, and other participant-reported medical concerns. Lower numbers indicate better intervention safety. |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
CONTACTChristina Ziebart, PT, PhD
CONTACTAbigail Mitchell, BSc
Outcome results
None listed