Osteoporosis
Conditions
Interventions
The study entails a 1-year trial to assess the (cost-) effectiveness of a multi-component adherence intervention (MCAI) combining a patient DA, a nurse-led adherence support program and one extra FLS
Sponsors
Maastricht University Medical Centre Maastricht (Netherlands).
Viecuri Medical Centre, Venlo (Netherlands).
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: I) Recent fracture II) Diagnosed with Osteoporosis (confirmed with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)) III) Eligable for anti-osteoporosis treatment IV) Not used anti-osteoporosis medication in the last 12 months V) Age higher than 50 years when included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: I) Beeing treated for malignancies. II) Incapable to comprehend the treatment and the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| I) The effect of the MCAI on medication persistence. II) The estimated lifetime cost-effectiveness of the MCAI compared to usual care for healthcare and societal perspective. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include: decision quality, medication initiation, alternative measures of adherence, health status (fracture events and mortality), quality of life and societal costs. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactDennis Cornelissen
Maastricht University
Outcome results
None listed