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Relationship Between Homocysteine and BMD

Completed
Conditions
Postmenopausal Women
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Registration Number
NCT04821492
Lead Sponsor
Fundación Santiago Dexeus Font
Brief Summary

The association between Homocysteine (Hcy) levels and bone mineral density (BMD) has been debated. Some studies have found a relationship between increased Hcy plasma levels and BMD in contrast; other studies have not found a relationship. The purpose of our study was to investigate whether or not Hcy plasma levels are related to BMD in a group of postmenopausal women.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
760
Inclusion Criteria
  • Postmenopausal women
  • BMD measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Primary ovarian failure
  • Early menopause
  • Cardiovascular, liver, or renal diseases
  • Surgical menopause
  • History of cancer
  • Receiving treatment known to influence levels of Hcy or bone mineralization (folates or vitamin B12 supplements, menopausal hormonal treatment, corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, heparin, thiazide diuretics, and antiresorptive agents).

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
HyperhomocysteinemiaDual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)-
Normal Hcy levelsDual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total hip T-scoreone year before or after Homocysteine levels
Femoral neck T-scoreone year before or after Homocysteine levels
BMD expressed in absolute values as g/cm2one year before or after Homocysteine levels
Lumbar spine T-scoreone year before or after Homocysteine levels
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital Universitario Quiron Dexeus

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Barcelona, Spain

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