The Impact of a Structured Physical Activity Program on Bone Strength and Psycho-Motor Learning of Young Children

Bone Density Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT01407458
• Other study ID #: 0043-11-HYMC
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• First received: July 26, 2011
• Last updated: August 1, 2011
• Start date: October 2011
• Est. completion date: October 2012

Study information

• Verified date: August 2011
• Source: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Israel: Ministry of Health
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

To examine the impact of a structured physical activity program focused on bone strength in elementary school children in the framework of their physical education classes on:

1. Bone strength of children participating in the activity.

2. Physical variables and psycho-motor capabilities: vertical jumping strength, horizontal jumping strength, static balance, dynamic balance and coordination.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 300
• Est. completion date: October 2012
• Est. primary completion date: October 2012
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 6 Years to 9 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• First and second grade pupils

• Healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical condition does not permit participation in physical education class

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Bone Density
• Bone Strength

Intervention

Other:
• Upper Limb Exercises
Upper limb exercises
• Normal physical exercises
Exercises usually done by children in physical education classes

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Israel	Hillel Yaffe Medical Center	Hadera

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Israel, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Bone strength	Examination of bone strength will be carried out by using a measuring device called Sunlight Omnisense. This device uses SOS (Speed of Sound) to check bone strength and density.	One year	No
Primary	Bone density	Examination of bone density will be carried out by using a measuring device called Sunlight Omnisense. This device uses SOS (Speed of Sound) to check bone strength and density.	One year	No