Health Condition 1: E02- Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with subclinical or overt hypothyroidism On treatment with replacement therapy and also newly diagnosed
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients on medications affecting bone metabolism( eg. steroids, bisphosphonates ) History of osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease Chronic renal failure, liver disease, or malignancy Postmenopausal women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare bone mineral density (measured by Heel ultrasound) and biochemical markers of mineral metabolism (serum calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone) between patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and overt hypothyroidismTimepoint: 18 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the association between serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels with bone mineral density at the heelTimepoint: 18 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Vinayaka Missions Kirupananada Variyar Medical College And Hospital