Effects of Turkish Traditional Dances on Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women (NCT07068113) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Turkish Traditional Dances on Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women
Turkey (Türkiye)81 participantsStarted 2025-02-19
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of regular Turkish regional dances, in addition to conventional exercises given with a home program, on the quality of life, balance, aerobic capacity, bone mineral density (femoral neck, total and lumbar L1-4 and L2-4 T scores) and bone turnover markers (Type 1 collagen C-telopeptide \[CTX-1\] and Serum Procollagen 1 N-terminal peptide \[P1NP\]) of postmenopausal osteopenic women aged 50-60 years. Our study also aims to evaluate the compliance of patients to the exercise programs given to postmenopausal osteopenic women.
-What is the effect of regular Turkish regional dances on balance, aerobic capacity, muscle strength, quality of life, Bone Mineral Densitometry and Bone Turnover Markers in postmenopausal osteopenic women?
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Being a postmenopausal woman between the ages of 50-60
. Not having a known diagnosis of osteoporosis and not having taken any antiresorptive or anabolic agents before
. Being diagnosed with osteopenia with DEXA taken in the last 6 months at Etlik City Hospital (femoral neck, femoral total L1-4 or L2-4 T score between -1 and -2.5)
. Being literate
. Having a 25-Hydroxy vitamin D level in the blood \>20 µg/L
. Having a phone that can be used for communication for oneself or one of the family members, as well as having a smart phone, tablet or computer that can be used to watch videos
. Being willing to participate in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Bone Turnover Markers(Type 1 collagen C-telopeptide)
Timeframe: three month
2
Bone Turnover Markers(Serum Procollagen 1 N-terminal peptide)
. Having an extremely sedentary lifestyle (International Physical Activity Scale-Inactive according to Short Form)
. Presence of fragility fracture
. Presence of malignancy
. Presence of cardiovascular or respiratory system disease that will prevent exercise (unstable angina, uncontrolled atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, 3rd degree atrioventricular block, severe aortic stenosis, severe asthma-COPD)
. Presence of current neurological disease that will prevent exercise (CVA, MS)
. Presence of psychiatric disease that will prevent exercise or cause non-compliance in follow-ups
. Presence of musculoskeletal system disease that will prevent exercise (Stage 3-4 osteoarthritis, severe spinal stenosis, severe radiculopathy, lumbar surgery within the last 1 year)