Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis Risk
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the use of a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) named Osteo-Buddy in improving the knowledge of osteoporosis in older women.
Detailed description
This study will involve evaluating the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility outcomes of the use of Osteo-Buddy, a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA), in improving the knowledge of osteoporosis in women aged 50 and above.
Interventions
OTHEROsteo-Buddy
Osteo-Buddy is a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) accessible on mobile phones that helps users with: 1. Evaluating their risk level of osteoporosis 2. Recommending screening and referrals 3. Lifestyle interventions through motivation, education and tailored guidance As a 24/7 VHA, it offers real-time, personalised advice based on user inputs and health data.
OTHERUsual Care
Access to digitalised educational materials on osteoporosis, titled 'Healthy Bones'
Sponsors
SingHealth Polyclinics
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age 50 and above * Medium or high Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA) score * Not undertaken Bone Mineral Density (BMD) scan * Never been treated with anti-osteoporosis medications such as bisphosphonates (e.g. alendronate, risendronate, ibandronate, zolendronate, pamidronate) or denosumab * Able to read and speak English * Currently use and own a smartphone where Osteo-Buddy can be used
Exclusion criteria
* Known terminal illness * Visual, hearing and/or cognitive impairment or mental illness that renders them unable to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT) score | On enrolment and 6-8 weeks post enrolment | * 30-item questionnaire measuring osteoporosis knowledge * Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 30 * Higher scores indicate a better outcome |
| System Usability Scale (SUS) | 6-8 weeks post enrolment | * 10-item questionnaire assessing usability * Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 100 * Higher scores mean a better outcome |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment rate | over the course of recruitment, estimated 3-4 months | Percentage of participants successfully recruited among referred participants |
| Retention rate | 6-8 weeks post-enrolment | Percentage of recruited participants who complete the study (return for 2nd visit and successfully complete 2nd questionnaire) |
| Utility rate | 4 weeks | Percentage of intervention arm participants who utilise Osteo-Buddy over the 4 weeks |
Contacts
Primary ContactEunice Lim
Outcome results
None listed