Increasing Bone Density by Application of Surface Electrical Stimulation
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Bonestim system for osteoporosis treatment uses surface electrical stimulation of neuromuscular and skeletal tissue by multipad stimulation electrodes for inducing contractions of the spinal column muscles. The primary aim of this clinical study is to determine if the Bonestim therapy can improve bone density. A secondary aim is to determine whether the applied treatment increases postural stability and facilitation of daily life activities.
Inducing of contractions of the spinal column muscles in this manner could be new treatment options for the patients with reduced mobility and the patients with serious contraindications for drugs.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Group treated with Bonestim The experimental group will be treated with the electrical stimulation device Bonestim. |
Device: Bonestim
Bonestim is the multipad electrical stimulation device.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- density of bone measured by central Dxa measurement [6 months]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- sagittal flexibility measured by Schober measurement [6 months]
- daily activities measured by Oswestry disability index [6 months]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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T score at least 1,5 (ideal 2,-2,5)
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Stable bone turn over (lab.analyses.)
Exclusion Criteria:
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fracture,pace maker, malignancy and gastrointestinal problems
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chronic corticosteroid therapy
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spinal surgery in previous year
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Clinic for rehabilitation dr Miroslav Zotovic Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade | Belgrade | Serbia | 11000 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Belgrade
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- LK-2