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Effects of Turkish Traditional Dances on Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital
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?
Official title: Effects of Turkish Traditional Dances on Bone Mineral Density, Bone Turnover Markers, Balance, Aerobic Capacity and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
50 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
81
Start Date
2025-02-19
Completion Date
2026-02-15
Last Updated
2026-10-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
DANCE GROUP
home exercise program + 50 min/week brisk walking + 100 min/week dance
EXERCISE GROUP
home exercise program + 150 min/week brisk walking
Locations (1)
Ankara Etlik Ciy Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)