Face-to-face versus online versus standard education for people with osteoporosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized trial enrolls men and women aged over 50 with osteoporosis or osteopenia and assigns them to one of three arms: standard information, three two-hour face-to-face education sessions delivered over two months, or an internet-based program of nine modules available for one year. Outcomes measured by questionnaires and clinical data include osteoporosis-specific self-care, health-related quality of life, fracture risk, illness perception, physical activity, physical function, fear of falling, and pain. The face-to-face sessions are led by physiotherapists and a physician or nurse, while the digital arm requires basic computer literacy and Swedish BankID access to the 1177.se platform. Follow-up assessments will compare effectiveness of delivery formats and explore how each approach influences behavior and health outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women and men
* Age \> 50 years
* Diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (either ICD-coded \[M80x, M81x, or M859\] or current/previous pharmacological treatment for osteoporosis)
* Basic computer literacy
* Possession of BankID (Swedish electronic identification system used for secure authentication) and ability to log in to the 1177.se "Support and Treatment platform"

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to understand written and spoken Swedish
* Cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of the study protocol and provision of informed consent
* Participation in structured patient education on osteoporosis within the past year

Where it's running

• Region Gävleborg
  Gävle, Sweden Recruiting
• Region Jönköpings län
  Jönköping, Sweden Recruiting
• Region Kalmar
  Kalmar, Sweden Recruiting
• Region Sörmland
  Katrineholm, Sweden Recruiting
• Region Östergötland
  Linköping, Sweden Recruiting
• Region Örebro
  Örebro, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Johanna Wibault, PhD — Region Östergötland
• Study coordinator: Anna Spångeus, Ass Prof MD
• Email: anna.spangeus@liu.se
• Phone: +46-10-1030000

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

• Role of LH and hCG in adults being evaluated for endocrine disorders

  This study looks at whether levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and hCG in adults undergoing endocrine evaluation relate to their disease presence and outcomes.

  Recruiting Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev · Herlev · NCT07824102

• Can a blood marker called lumican reveal hidden fragility in postmenopausal osteoporosis

  This study tests whether serum lumican levels can help identify hidden fragility risk in postmenopausal women beyond what bone density shows.

  Recruiting Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital · Küçükçekmece, Istanbul · NCT07677072

• Functional Muscle-Bone Incongruity Index: A look at muscle strength and bone health in adults

  This observational study tests a composite FKUI score using handgrip strength and hip/spine bone density to see if it better reflects musculoskeletal health than each measure alone in adults undergoing routine DXA.

  Recruiting Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital · Küçükçekmece, Istanbul · NCT07677033

• Vessel-X Bone Filling Container System for Vertebral Augmentation

  A new minimally invasive vertebral augmentation approach tests the Vessel-X device to see if it safely improves pain and function in people with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

  Recruiting at 2 sites National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan · Taipei and 1 other locations · NCT07665424

• Proximal Humerus Cortical Thickness in Post-Stroke Paresis

  This study tests whether measurements of the outer bone thickness of the upper arm (the humerus) on the paretic side after a stroke reflect regional bone loss and how well they agree with standard bone density tests.

  Recruiting Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital · Istanbul · NCT07651306

• People with Osteoporosis: See if Walk-BEST Gait Program Helps You Walk Safer

  This pilot study tests whether older adults with osteoporosis can use the Walk-BEST gait training with a wearable sensor to walk more safely and reduce fall risk.

  Recruiting McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre · Montreal, Quebec · NCT07621679

How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.