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Mediterranean Diet and Progressive Resistance Training Effects on BMD and Bone Turnover in the Elderly
Sponsor: University of Sfax
Summary
This randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) combined with a Mediterranean diet on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover markers (BTMs) in older adults. Participants underwent a detailed medical history assessment, clinical examination, and dietary evaluation. Individuals who met the inclusion criteria provided written informed consent prior to participation. All procedures were conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and the study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Manouba University (no. C.S. ISSEP.KS N˚040/2024). Eligible participants were randomly allocated to either the experimental group (EXP; n = 22) or the control group (CON; n = 19). The intervention lasted 12 months. During this period, the EXP group participated in supervised PRT sessions combined with a Mediterranean diet intervention, while the CON group received no structured intervention.
Official title: Mediterranean Diet and Progressive Resistance Training Effects on BMD and Bone Turnover in Elderly
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
47
Start Date
2024-03-01
Completion Date
2025-03-10
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mediterranean Diet combined with Resistance Training
Participants followed a Mediterranean diet and engaged in a supervised progressive resistance training program performed three times per week for 12 months. The training was progressively adapted based on individual capacity, focusing on major muscle groups using standard resistance exercises.
Locations (1)
Antonella MUSCELLA
Lecce, LE, Italy