To determine if a peer-education model can improve the management of osteoporosis in community dwelling seniors

A randomised trial to determine if a peer-education model can improve the management of osteoporosis in community dwelling seniors

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN44810824

Enrollment

100

Registered

2013-09-11

Start date

2008-06-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Osteoporosis Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoporosis, unspecified

Interventions

A small group of six senior volunteers will be educated regarding osteoporosis, its assessment and management. They will then educate their peers regarding the disease and its assessment and managemen

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Aged 65 or over, either gender, living within the Cherryhill apartment complex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Inability to speak English

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The proportion of subjects who complete the process and receive appropriate management. The outcomes were recorded at baseline and 6 months.This was by patient interview with their mentor who recorded the patient's progress through the system. The nature of the study was a one on one mentor and patient relationship so progress through the system was continually monitored and advice offered if problems arose. The final assessment was at 6 months.	—

Measure

Time frame

The proportion of subjects who complete the process and receive appropriate management. The outcomes were recorded at baseline and 6 months.This was by patient interview with their mentor who recorded the patient's progress through the system. The nature of the study was a one on one mentor and patient relationship so progress through the system was continually monitored and advice offered if problems arose. The final assessment was at 6 months.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026