Impact of health literacy on exercise and medication adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis
The Relationship Between Health Literacy, Exercise Habits, and Medication Adherence in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Patients
This study looks at how understanding health information affects exercise and medication habits in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Gazi University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | denosumab |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Trial ID | NCT06462833 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how health literacy affects exercise habits and medication adherence among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. It aims to understand the relationship between patients' ability to comprehend health information and their adherence to prescribed treatments and exercise regimens. By examining these factors, the study seeks to identify potential interventions that could improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of non-adherence. The research focuses on patients who have been under outpatient follow-up for osteoporosis for at least one year.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are postmenopausal women who have been receiving outpatient care for osteoporosis for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients with orthopedic, rheumatic, or neurological conditions that hinder exercise participation, as well as those with cancer or who refuse to participate, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved adherence to treatment and exercise among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, potentially reducing fracture risk.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on health literacy in relation to osteoporosis treatment adherence is less explored, there is evidence that health literacy positively influences medication adherence in other chronic conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Postmenopausal patients * Being under outpatient follow-up for osteoporosis for at least one year Exclusion Criteria: * Orthopedic, rheumatic, and neurological conditions that may hinder participation in exercise * Cancer * Refusal to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Yenimahalle
- Gazi University — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ayça Utkan Karasu, MD — Gazi University
- Study coordinator: Ayça Utkan Karasu, MD
- Email: aycautkan@gazi.edu.tr
- Phone: +905365759757
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.