Glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis in patients with IgA nephropathy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inpatients with IgA nephropathy who start glucocorticoid therapy for the first time in the Department of nephrology of Osaka university hospital
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1, women who hope for future pregnancy 2, patients who already have had osteopenia or osteoporosis 3, patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3-5 4, postmenopausal women 5, patients with any prior history of glucocorticoid therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in 3-dimensional trabecular bone structure at 6-month after the start of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in bone turnover markers and bone mineral density | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Osaka University Hospital Nephrology