Assessing activity level in women after menopause with osteoporosis

Completed

Conditions: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture,

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/08/056000

Lead Sponsor: Maitri Vora

Brief Summary: Permission to conduct the study is obtained from Institutional Research Committee(IRC), MCHP, MAHE, and Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. After obtaining approval, the study will be registered under the Clinical Trials Registry India (CTRI). Then, Postmenopausal women already diagnosed with osteoporosis will be screened thoroughly for inclusion and exclusion criteria. After explaining the procedure in detail written informed consent is taken from the selected participants. Demographic data will be taken. Body weight and Height will be measured relatively using a stadiometer and weighing machine. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) will be administered by the investigator to assess the level of physical activity. Participants will be asked to complete the questionnaire and give it to the investigator. If participants have any doubts about filling out the questionnaire, the investigator will be available for clarification. The collected data will be analyzed. Participants will be categorized according to their T-score as normal bone density, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. Participants will be also categorized according to their level of physical activity with the help of a score obtained from GPAQ.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 214

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosed with post-menopausal osteoporosis (t-score value less than or equal to -2.5), Women can be able to read English or Kannada.

Exclusion Criteria

Women with unstable cardio-respiratory disorder, severe osteoarthritis, neurological disorder, musculoskeletal disorder (joint stiffness, recent fracture, rheumatoid arthritis), and women taking medications like phenytoin, thyroid medication, corticosteroids.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical activity level using Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (MET- min/week)	At baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Categorization of participants in percentage based on t-scores	At baseline

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Kasturba Hospital
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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Kasturba Hospital
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Dr G Arun Maiya
Principal investigator
9845350823
arun.maiya@manipal.edu