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2025-12-25 @ 2:52 AM
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2025-12-26 @ 1:33 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06462833
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-09-26
First Post:
2024-06-11
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Health Literacy's Impact on Exercise Habits and Medication Adherence in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Sponsor:
Gazi University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Relationship Between Health Literacy, Exercise Habits, and Medication Adherence in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Patients
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and increased fracture risk. Treatment includes exercise, nutrition, supplements, and medications like bisphosphonates, denosumab, or hormone replacement therapy. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and preventing falls are also crucial.
Despite effective treatments, adherence is low: 20-30% of patients don't start oral bisphosphonates, and 16-60% continue medications after one year. Exercise adherence rates are similarly low (14.3%-57.7%). This non-adherence imposes a significant clinical and economic burden.
Health literacy (HL)-the ability to find, understand, and use health information-is vital for managing health but is understudied in relation to osteoporosis treatment adherence. This study aims to examine the relationship between HL, exercise habits, and medication adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. Understanding these factors can lead to effective interventions, improving patient adherence and health outcomes.
The study will measure HL levels and their correlation with medication and exercise adherence, potentially informing health education programs and strategies to enhance treatment adherence. By doing so, it aims to improve health outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.
Despite effective treatments, adherence is low: 20-30% of patients don't start oral bisphosphonates, and 16-60% continue medications after one year. Exercise adherence rates are similarly low (14.3%-57.7%). This non-adherence imposes a significant clinical and economic burden.
Health literacy (HL)-the ability to find, understand, and use health information-is vital for managing health but is understudied in relation to osteoporosis treatment adherence. This study aims to examine the relationship between HL, exercise habits, and medication adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. Understanding these factors can lead to effective interventions, improving patient adherence and health outcomes.
The study will measure HL levels and their correlation with medication and exercise adherence, potentially informing health education programs and strategies to enhance treatment adherence. By doing so, it aims to improve health outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.
Detailed Description:
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a common bone disease characterized by low bone mass, deterioration of bone tissue microarchitecture, and an increased risk of fractures. This condition results from the imbalance between bone formation and resorption due to decreased estrogen levels. Fractures, the feared complication of osteoporosis, make this condition a significant problem both clinically and from a public health perspective. In Europe, postmenopausal osteoporosis affects approximately 22 million women and causes over 3.5 million fragility fractures annually.
Treatment options include regular exercise, healthy nutrition, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and pharmacological treatments such as bisphosphonates, denosumab, or hormone replacement therapy. Additionally, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and preventing falls are crucial in preventing osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. Despite the availability of safe and effective medications to reduce fracture risk, many patients either do not start treatment or do not adhere to it adequately. This non-adherence to treatment results in a significant clinical and economic burden. Following the prescription of medications, a substantial percentage of patients, around 20-30%, do not start taking oral bisphosphonates, and the continuation rate of osteoporosis medications over one year is reported to range from 16% to 60%. Furthermore, low levels of adherence to resistance/weight-bearing exercises (36.3%-54.4%) and physical activity (14.3%-57.7%) have been observed.
Health literacy (HL) is defined as the capacity of individuals to find, understand, evaluate, and apply health-related information to prevent diseases, develop healthy eating behaviors, and improve their health. There are limited studies on the impact of health literacy on adherence to osteoporosis treatment in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. However, no study has investigated the effect of HL on both medical treatment adherence and exercise adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients.
This study aims to investigate the relationship between health literacy, exercise habits, and medication adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. By identifying the factors leading to non-adherence to osteoporosis-preventive medications and regular exercise, effective interventions to enhance adherence to these treatments can be determined. This can result in better health outcomes for patients and increased efficiency within the healthcare system.
Treatment options include regular exercise, healthy nutrition, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and pharmacological treatments such as bisphosphonates, denosumab, or hormone replacement therapy. Additionally, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and preventing falls are crucial in preventing osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. Despite the availability of safe and effective medications to reduce fracture risk, many patients either do not start treatment or do not adhere to it adequately. This non-adherence to treatment results in a significant clinical and economic burden. Following the prescription of medications, a substantial percentage of patients, around 20-30%, do not start taking oral bisphosphonates, and the continuation rate of osteoporosis medications over one year is reported to range from 16% to 60%. Furthermore, low levels of adherence to resistance/weight-bearing exercises (36.3%-54.4%) and physical activity (14.3%-57.7%) have been observed.
Health literacy (HL) is defined as the capacity of individuals to find, understand, evaluate, and apply health-related information to prevent diseases, develop healthy eating behaviors, and improve their health. There are limited studies on the impact of health literacy on adherence to osteoporosis treatment in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. However, no study has investigated the effect of HL on both medical treatment adherence and exercise adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients.
This study aims to investigate the relationship between health literacy, exercise habits, and medication adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. By identifying the factors leading to non-adherence to osteoporosis-preventive medications and regular exercise, effective interventions to enhance adherence to these treatments can be determined. This can result in better health outcomes for patients and increased efficiency within the healthcare system.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: