Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia
Conditions
Keywords
duloxetine, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, bone metabolism
Brief summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of duloxetine as monotherapy on biochemical markers and bone mineral density.
Detailed description
51 patients diagnosed with chronic pain or fibromyalgia syndrome who were using duloxetine for at least 3 months and age and sex matched 51 healthy individuals were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Bone mineral density of both groups were measured by dual energy x ray absorbsiometry(DXA), bone biochemical markers, serum calcium, and vitamin D levels were investigated.
Interventions
Patients who use duloxetine for chronic pain or fibromyalgia
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* \>18 years or \<50 years * patients using duloxetine for at least 3 months due to chronic pain or fibromyalgia
Exclusion criteria
* postmenopausal women * clinical conditions which cause secondary osteoporosis * patients using medication that cause secondary osteoporosis * pregnancy and malignity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DXA | 3 months | Bone mineral densitomtry |
| CTX | 3 months | C-terminal telopeptide |
| OC | 3 months | Osteocalcin |
| 25-OH VITD3 | 3 months | 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)