Sedentary Behaviour and Bone Health v1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The Associations between Sedentary Behaviour and Impact Characteristics on Bone Health
IRAS ID
196774
Contact name
Tina Smith
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Wolverhampton
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 31 days
Research summary
Significant proportions of adults engage in sedentary behaviour for prolonged periods of time which is generally regarded as having deleterious effects on health. However, far less is known about its specific effects on bone health. Exercise has been proposed as a method of improving bone health, as impact forces generated as the foot contacts the ground during physical activity have the potential to aid bone maintenance and development. Exploring the bone health of sedentary and low and highly active non-sedentary individuals will provide evidence upon which to base future interventions that are likely to be of benefit for bone health in sedentary populations.
The aims of the study are to associate sedentary vs. active behaviour, and the level of impact these behaviours produce at the lower spine and hip, with bone health and functional ability.
75 participants, aged 30 – 60 years will be recruited from the general public in the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. To take part individuals will need to be free from injury or illness that affects them following their typical weekly routines, have no history of osteoporosis or other illness or disease that affects bone health or their ability to exercise. Females who are pregnant or actively trying for a family will also be unable to take part.
Participants will be required to attend an initial data collection session to provide information on physical activity and health status and undertake the following measurements: height, body mass, waist and hip circumference, and the analysis of their ability to perform functional tasks such as standing from a chair, walking and running (if able) whilst wearing small movement sensors (accelerometers). A second visit will be required to have a DXA scan. In between visits participants will be asked to wear a small physical activity monitor around their waist for one week.REC name
West Midlands - Solihull Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/WM/0075
Date of REC Opinion
24 Mar 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion