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An Assessment of Risk Factors for Osteosarcopenia in Older Adults - the Role of Prevention, Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Education.
Sponsor: Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Summary
The aim of the study is to assess the risk factors for osteosarcopenia in older adults, taking into account physical activity, healthy eating habits and education. During the project, the following will be assessed: bone density, handgrip strength, physical activity, functional physical fitness, the incidence of falls and bone fractures over the last 10 years, and dietary habits. The results of the study will then be compared with those of a younger population.
Official title: Risk Factors for Osteosarcopenia, From a Multidisciplinary Perspective on the Prevention and Treatment of Older Adults, Based on Lifestyle Modifications Including Physical Activity, Healthy Eating Habits and Education.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2025-09-09
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
As part of the study, participants will undergo body composition analysis, bone density testing, and tests of physical fitness and handgrip strength in both the older and younger age groups.
The study will examine the relationship between the frequency of falls and fractures and the parameters obtained in the studies regarding body composition, muscle strength and functional fitness, as well as age, gender, lifestyle, current levels of physical activity and dietary habits.
Locations (1)
Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Poland
Wroclaw, Poland