Effectiveness of Physiotherapy for Osteoporotic Spinal Fracture (NCT00638768) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Effectiveness of Physiotherapy for Osteoporotic Spinal Fracture
Australia20 participantsStarted 2006-02-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this pilot study was to determine the effect of physiotherapy on impairments and health-related quality of life in people with a painful osteoporotic spinal fracture. It is hypothesised that physiotherapy will reduce impairments and improve quality of life in this patient group.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* if female, at least five years post-menopause
* aged \> 50 years
* primary osteoporosis defined as DXA T score \< -2.5 at either the spine or proximal femur with at least one morphometric vertebral crush fracture sustained between 3 months to 2 years previously
* back pain/discomfort in thoracic or lumbar region felt at least weekly within the last 6 months
* stable dose of medication for treatment of osteoporosis (eg. hormone replacement therapy, bisphosphonates)
* community dwelling and able to attend for treatment
* English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* secondary causes of bone loss such as osteomalacia, glucocorticoid medication etc.
* co-morbidities that would interfere with participation in exercise such as severe heart or pulmonary disease, inflammatory joint disease, severe osteoarthritis, psychiatric condition
* acute vertebral fracture in past 3 months
* signs and symptoms arising from nerve root compression
* back pain radiating into the lower limb
* previous participation in a formal pain management program for back pain
* physiotherapy for back pain in the past 6 months
* allergic reaction to adhesive tape or poor skin condition that would prevent use of tape
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.