Osteoporosis (ICD-10-GM M80.– Osteoporosis with pathological fracture
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention group: Standard care according to the DVO guidelines, plus use of the DiGA OsteoCoach (app-based, progressive balance and strength training) over a 12-week intervention period.
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supplemented by 6 sessions of physical therapy or 3 sessions of occupational therapy. After the second measurement point, the control group was offered access to the app.
Sponsors
Osteoconnect GmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Medically documented osteoporosis (ICD-10-GM M80.– or M81.–); access to a smartphone or tablet with an internet connection; sufficient digital literacy; sufficient spoken and written German language skills; written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe cognitive impairment preventing safe use; unstable cardiovascular disease; medical restriction against physical exertion; severe neurological dysfunction; other circumstances preventing use of the intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), change from baseline (T0) to week 12 (T1). MCID 2.1 seconds. Chair Rise Test / 5-Times Sit-to-Stand (5xSTS), change from T0 to T1. MCID 2.5 seconds. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I), fear of falling. EQ-5D-5L, health-related quality of life. Adherence to the intervention (exploratory). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactOliver Ebert
Osteopro München
Outcome results
None listed