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Filter by:The objective of this study is to determine which gait parameters measured at home using e FeetMe® Insoles are associated with a risk for falls in a patient population suffering from osteoporosis and a higher with high risk of fractures and falls. Each patient will be asked to go to 3 visits at the Cochin hospital, and to wear the soles after each of these visits during 3 days, at home, to record the data, so that it reflects walking patterns of the patient in his/her daily life and activities. At the eachvisit, clinical tests to assess fall risk will be performed (Timed Up and Go test, one foot stance, Short Physical Performance Battery and 6 minutes walking test ). The patients will be supplied with a pair of FeetMe® Monitor Insoles, return home and walking parameters will be recorded for 3 to 10 consecutive days.
This trial will study the safety and efficacy of intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects 24.5% of women over 65 and results in fracture-related hospital admissions exceeding those of heart attacks, strokes and breast cancer combined. Current treatment options do not account for differences between age-related and estrogen deficiency related osteoporosis, because of the need for bone biopsies for determination. This study will establish a paradigm-shifting individualized treatment protocol for age-related osteoporosis and a non-invasive method for its determination, thereby reducing the major health problems and enormous burden on society and the elderly related to this disease.
This retrospective prospective study is aimed at studying the level of vitamin D supply and identifying markers of bone tissue remodeling in order to develop approaches to the prevention of osteopenia and osteoporosis in children with congenital epidermolysis bullosa.
The risk for a subsequent fracture is significantly higher in patients presenting with a fracture compared to individuals without a previous fracture and is highest within the first 2 years after the initial fracture. The risk for a subsequent fracture is not dependent of BMD as measured by conventional DXA. In recent studies, it has been shown that HRpQCT measurements provide information about bone structure, bone quality and bone strength in addition to BMD measurements. Diagnostic strategies should be focussed on bone quality and bone strength and fall prediction in the patients at high risk for falls, subsequent fracture and mortality such as patients with a recent fracture. Therefore, the investigators conduct a prospective observational study in 500 patients aged 50 years and older who present with a clinical fracture for evaluation of bone strength, physical activity, falls, subsequent fractures and mortality during a follow-up period of 3 years.
In addition to a medical history and clinical examination, the diagnosis of osteoporosis includes the measurement of bone surface density by means of dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). In addition, blood tests are performed for certain parameters, such as vitamin D, calcium, phosphate and C-reactive protein. In order to optimize osteoporosis diagnostics, the development of further specific methods is required. The modulation of the immune system seems promising in this respect, since osteoporosis is based on an inflammatory reaction. Various regulatory markers of the innate and acquired immune system, which seem to be relevant in the development of the disease, have already been detected in osteoporosis patients. This study may help to gain new insights into disease-associated immunoregulatory markers that could revolutionize both the diagnosis and therapy of osteoporosis in the long term. By means of a simple blood test, patients could be diagnosed early and without additional radiation exposure, and effective therapy options could be developed.
Cement-augmented pedicle screws (CPS) and hybrid construct (HC) consisting of pedicle screws and additional hooks are common methods in osteoporotic fracture of the thoracic and lumbar spine. No study has compared the surgical results between CPS and HC techniques for treatment of the osteoporotic thoracic and lumbar spine fracture. The aim of the retrospective study was to compare surgical results using CPS or HC for osteoporotic fractures in the thoracic or lumbar spine. Patients who received surgical treatment with CPS or HC for osteoporotic fractures in the thoracic or lumbar spine.
Hemophilia A and B are hereditary sex-linked deficiencies of coagulation factors VIII and IX characterized by bleeding. Their modern therapy increases life expectancy and risk of age-related diseases, e.g., osteoporosis. Hemophilia-specific risk factors impair formation of peak bone mass and accelerate bone loss. Fractures are more frequent in hemophilic men vs. age-matched men and induce bleeding which is aggravated by manipulations and surgical intervention. The hypothesis of this study is that hemophilic men have poor bone microarchitecture (assessed by High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT)) related to an imbalance between bone formation and resorption (assessed by bone turnover markers (BTM) and bone biomarkers). The study aims to assess the difference in low trabecular number (Tb.N) at the distal radius between hemophilic men (cases) and age- height-weight-ethnicity and smoking-matched healthy men (controls). Correlation between BTM and Tb.N will be also studied. Biologic markers of bone remodeling (C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (PINP), N-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen (CTX-I), periostin) will be studied.
The primary aim of the current research project is to explore whether carnitine supplementation and resistance training may prevent decrements in bone mineral density of aged women. A secondary aim of this project is to investigate the effect of supplementation on body composition and blood markers.
The purpose of this project is: 1. Provide the epidemiological data of the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of osteoporosis and sarcopenia among the elderly in rural areas. 2. Screen osteoporosis and sarcopenia among the elderly and provide with assistance for following care in order to improve the diagnosis and treatment rates of osteoporosis and sarcopenia 3. Construct a pragmatic and integrated care service model for osteoporosis and sarcopenia in the elderly people from rural areas