Osteoporosis
Conditions
Keywords
chinese medicine, herbal medicine, osteoporosis, bone mineral density
Brief summary
To study the effects of the herbal supplement Lagenbone on Bone Mineral Density
Detailed description
To study the effects of the herbal supplement Lagenbone on Bone Mineral Density. Lagenbone is a supplement based on the Chinese Herbal formula Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao.
Interventions
Traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Confirmed diagnosis of osteoporosis * Able to read and understand English * Willing to receive routine DEXA scans and comply with supplement schedule
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant, lactating, or having gestational diabetes * Diagnosed with comorbid conditions that they are taking medication for e.g. Acid reflux, Hashimoto's/Grave's Disease, Endometriosis, prostate, breast, uterine cancer, kidney disease, fibroids, psychological disorders * Use of any medication known to interfere with bone mineral density * Are taking any new medications/supplements/treatments/therapeutic exercise within the last two months for osteoporosis or bone density * Involved in health-related litigation, claims * Missing baseline visits * Vegan or vegetarian * Diagnosed with Alzheimer's or demonstrating onset of dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)DEXA Scan | 15 months | Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bone densitometry or Bone Density Scan |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Short Osteoporosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ECOS16) | 15 months | Short Osteoporosis Quality of Life Questionnaire |
| 36-item Short form survey (SF36) | 15 months | 36-item Short form survey |
| Osteoporotic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ10) | 15 months | Osteoporotic Quality of Life Questionnaire |
Countries
United States