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Filter by:Osteoporosis constitutes a major public health concern. For instance, in European Union 1 in 3 women and at least 1 in 6 men will suffer an osteoporotic fracture during their lifespan. The burden of osteoporosis is estimated to raise 25% by 2025. Worldwide, by 2050, the incidence of osteoporotic fractures is expected to increase 240% in women and 310% in men compared to 1990. The aforementioned estimates might indicate the existence of some gaps related to current products on the market for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Actually, the use of the approved pharmacological agents for osteoporosis have been decreasing in European Union and worldwide. Patients are becoming increasingly reluctant to take medicines; even those with severe osteoporosis are refusing treatment. Recent published reports on the matter revealed that patients fear the side effects of current pharmacological agents. Actually, therapy with bisphosphonates, the most prescribed medication for the treatment of postmenopausal, glucocorticoid-induced and male osteoporosis has been associated with severe side effects as osteonecrosis of the jaw and atypical femoral fractures. Colostrum, a milky substance produced by mammals, known to be responsible for the development of the immune and skeleton systems of the offspring, has on its constituent's lactoferrin (LF). This multi-functional protein has been shown to affect both bone resorbing and bone formation pathways. The safety and tolerance on the use of bovine colostrum in humans (children and adults) have been well documented; it has a 'Generally Recognized As Safe' status from the United States Food and Drug Administration. Allergies and lactose intolerance, which are main shortcomings of milk consumption, have not been reported in relation to colostrum. Actually, human colostrum and bovine colostrum share the same bioactive components, but bovine sources are more potent than that of human. In accordance, bovine colostrum supplementation has been used in several therapeutic applications as gastrointestinal disorders, allergies and autoimmune diseases, viral and bacterial illnesses, and HIV-associated immunomodulation HIV. However, the effectiveness of bovine colostrum (as a whole and not only LF) to reduce bone losses has not been considered yet. Therefore, this study aims at analyzing the effects of bovine colostrum in diminishing bone mass losses in humans.
There is strong evidence that specific types of exercise can improve health and physical function in older adults. While community exercise classes exist, many older adults with chronic conditions may need guidance from credentialed exercise professionals to ensure sufficient dose and progression and to address fears or low exercise self-efficacy. Furthermore, low protein intake among older adults is common and initiating exercise when nutrition is inadequate may cause weight loss and limit gains in muscle strength. The primary goal is to determine the feasibility of implementing the MoveSTroNg program under real-world conditions, measured through referral and recruitment to the program and study retention and adherence rates.
Osteoporosis is a skeletal pathology characterized by decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. This pathology affects predominantly women, which is estimated that 40% of them will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. The incidence of osteoporosis, thus representing a major public health problem where osteoporotic fractures have a higher incidence than those combined with cardiovascular disease and breast cancer (INSERM, 2016; WHO 2008). It causes traumatic fractures that have the effect of dependence and loss of functional autonomy associated, in terms, with the risk of a reduction in life expectancy. The management of osteoporosis therefore becomes an issue for rheumatologists. The latter involves both compliance with hygienic-Dietetic measures (such as calcium intake, physical activities, prevention of falls...) and medicated treatments whose action is intended, for some, to block bone destruction or, for others to stimulate bone formation. The efficacy of drug treatments is now proven, these treatments are however profitable only if the therapeutic adherence of the patients is maximal. However, rheumatologists and researchers generally find an average rate of 70% enrolment after 6 months of treatment, most often lowered to 50% after 12 months of treatment, thus increasing fractures. On the other hand, the literature informs the medical and educational aspects of the problem of non-observance in osteoporotic patients, but curiously, it does not say anything of the psychological aspects likely to be linked to these behaviors of non-adherence to therapy. The objective of this thesis work is to take an interest in the underlying psychological determinants that may explain the behaviour of adherence and/or non-adherence of osteoporotic patients.
The purpose of this study is to examine, via iliac crest bone biopsies, the mechanism of combined teriparatide and denosumab on the bone of postmenopausal osteoporotic women after 3 months of treatment.
This is a double-blinded randomized study to determine the effects of treatment on biochemical markers of bone formation and bone resorption, and bone mineral density (BMD) for 6 months of treatment with EBP05 or placebo. Approximately 160 postmenopausal women with low bone mass (BMD T-score lower than or equal to -2.0 in at least one location: Lumbar Spine, Femoral Neck or Total Hip sites) over 50 years of age will receive Study Medication. Protocol Version 3.0 describes the treatment and evaluation of the initial 103 subjects randomized. In Protocol Version 4.0 the treatment phase will consist of 4 different treatment arms as follows: Oral EBP05 0.5mg x3 tablets (1.5mg), N=6 Oral EBP05 0.5mg x5 tablets (2.5mg), N=36 Oral Placebo for EBP05 0.5mg (split to sub-groups of: 3 or 5 tablets), N=18
Is to investigate the relation between 14-3-3η protein, disease activity, and bone mineral density in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
This study was conducted to assess if there were any clinically meaningful differences in pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), efficacy, safety, or immunogenicity between GP2411 (proposed biosimilar denosumab) and EU-authorized Prolia® (denosumab).
The researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of a complex intervention composed of multiple actions targeting primary care healthcare workers and postmenopausal women with osteoporosis by means of a quasi-experimental design in the form of a cluster-controlled trial with clustering at family physician level. The study has 2 study arms. In one arm, osteoporosis stakeholders receive a complex intervention (Integrated Osteoporosis Care(IOC)). The second study arm serves as control and receives care as usual. The complex intervention is composed of - education and provision of educational material for all stakeholders in primary osteoporosis care (patients, family physicians, nurse-educators, physiotherapists, dietitians, pharmacists and if present patient's informal caregivers) - patient self-management support by primary care osteoporosis stakeholders - the construction of a primary care osteoporosis treatment guideline and care pathway Effectiveness will be measured by questionnaires and data from the (Electronic Medical Record)EMR and IMA-database, in patients and family physicians. Effects measured in family physicians are: - Identification failure rate - Percentage of family physicians correctly implementing the osteoporosis treatment guideline - Proportion of patients treated correctly as stated in the osteoporosis treatment guideline - Proportion of family physicians correctly registering osteoporosis related information in the EMR - Intensity of collaborative practices - Knowledge of osteoporosis management and treatment Effects measured in patients are: - Medication Possession Ratio(MPR) (Primary outcome) - Health literacy - Self-management efficacy - Self-reported treatment adherence - Self-reported nutritional intake - Intensity of integrated osteoporosis care - Patient satisfaction with integrated osteoporosis care - HRQoL - Functional independence (Activities of Daily Living - ADL) - Patient resource use The study elapse time is 18 months. Participating family physicians will receive postgraduate education and start to include patients during consultations in their doctor's office. The inclusion period is 6 months, patients eligible for participation are non-institutionalized postmenopausal women with a diagnosis of osteoporosis who are able to give informed consent. The follow-up period for patients is 12 months. Follow-up period for family physicians is 18 months.
Menopause usually have a serious impact on a woman's life, associated with negative consequences for health and quality of life. Early preventive assessments are very difficult to implement due to the complex hormone-deficiency-induced effects on a large variety of organs and systems with estrogen receptors. In fact, only a few types of interventions have the potential to comprehensively improve the various risk factors and complaints of the menopausal transition. In detail, however, not every form of exercise training or every training protocol is effective for exerting positive effects on selected risk factors. In particular, the training concept for addressing musculoskeletal or cardio-metabolic risk factors differ fundamentally. In several studies, we confirmed the effect of different complex training programs on risk factors of different postmenopausal female cohorts with special consideration of osteoporotic aspects. The training programs applied in this context were characterized by the consistent implementation of recognized training principles and an in general exercise intensity-oriented approach. Recent studies confirmed the effectiveness of this proceeding for women with relevant postmenopausal risk factors including low bone strength. However, the crucial issue of the most effective, feasible and easily customizable training protocol for addressing postmenopausal risk factors remains to be answered, taking into account that the majority of exercise programs were realized in an ambulatory group setting. The aim of the study will be to evaluate the effects of an optimized physical training on risk factors and complaints of (early) postmenopausal women with special consideration of the osseous fracture risk. Note (05.06.2020): Of importance, the intervention has to be cancelled due to COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 after 13 months of intervention.
Clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of the supplement Colaren® associated with zoledronic acid 4mg/annually in the treatment of osteoporosis secondary, compared to standard treatment plus zoledronic acid 4mg/annually. The standard treatment will include 1gr of calcium/day and vitamin D supplement. In both cases, vitamin D levels will be determinated, which should remain at more than 30 ng/mL. Including men with osteoporosis secondary to HIV and men with osteoporosis secondary to any other cause (HIV negative). Vitamin D levels, bone densitometry and markers of metabolism, bone formation and bone resorption will be assessment. The all parameters above will be assessed basally (before the start of treatment), after starting the treatment, an assessment will be made at 12 weeks where vitamin D levels and bone markers will be measured. Meanwhile, at week 24 assess only vitamin D levels; and finally, at week 52 all parameters mentioned above will be measured.