Sarcopenia And Balance In Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The study was performed on 53 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients who presented to our osteoporosis outpatient clinic. Following written informed consent, patients were evaluated for sarcopenia according to the sarcopenia algorithm proposed by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP). Algorithm parameters were walking speed, muscle strength and muscle mass measurements. We used Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) for evaluation of walking speed, Jamar Hand Dynamometer for muscle strength assessment, and calf circumference for muscle mass measurement. Balances of the patients were evaluated with Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and functional skills were evaluated with the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). Other clinical parameters (age, body mass index (BMI), 25OHvitD level, menopause age, fall within the last year, fracture history, history of fracture in mother) were questioned.
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Detailed Description
The study was performed on 53 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients who presented to our osteoporosis outpatient clinic. Following written informed consent, patients were evaluated for sarcopenia according to the sarcopenia algorithm proposed by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP). Algorithm parameters were walking speed, muscle strength and muscle mass measurements. We used Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) for evaluation of walking speed, Jamar Hand Dynamometer for muscle strength assessment, and calf circumference for muscle mass measurement. Balances of the patients were evaluated with Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and functional skills were evaluated with the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). Other clinical parameters (age, body mass index (BMI), 25OHvitD level, menopause age, fall within the last year, fracture history, history of fracture in mother) were questioned. SPSS 22.0 program will be used for statistical evaluation and correlation analysis will be done.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: postmenopausal osteoporosis Postmenopausal osteoporotic patients evaluated for sarcopenia and balance disorders |
Diagnostic Test: Berg Balance Scale
Berg Balance Scale performed for balance disorder
Diagnostic Test: Timed Up and Go Test
Timed Up and Go Test for walking speed
Diagnostic Test: Jamar hand dynamometer
Jamar hand dynamometer for grip strength which correlates with muscle strength of patient
Diagnostic Test: Calf circumference
Calf circumference for muscle mass evaluation. Calf circumference is an anthropometric measurement which correlates with muscle mass.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- sarcopenia in postmenopausal osteoporotic patients [6 months]
sarcopenia evaluated according to EWGSOP algorithm which includes walking speed, muscle strength and muscle mass measures
- balance disorder in postmenopausal osteoporotic patients [6 months]
balance evaluated by Berg Balance Scale ( 0-56 scored scale , bigger score indicates better balance, scores under 41 indicates bigger risk of falling )
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Having postmenopausal osteoporosis
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No other disease that can cause balance disorder
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Volunteer participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
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To have a disease that will cause balance disorder,
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Having understanding problem to prevent communication with the patient,
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The lack of motor function to the balance device.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department | Istanbul | Turkey | 34732 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- MedeniyetOP