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Vertebral spine osteoporosis treatment efficacy in local population: A clinical study.

Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
November 1, 2018
Muhammad Asadullah et al. (3 authors)
Clinical StudyJournal ArticleHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine the efficacy of calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation in treating vertebral spine osteoporosis in a local Pakistani population.

Results Summary

The study found no reduction in T-scores with calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation, suggesting no significant improvement in vertebral osteoporosis. The findings do not support routine oral supplementation for osteoporosis treatment.

Population

Pakistani individuals with vertebral spine osteoporosis.

Effective Dosage

1250 mg Calcium and 125 IU Cholecalciferol, twice daily.

Duration

6 months

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
calcium and vitamin D3 administration
no change
T-score
individuals with vertebral spine osteoporosis
-
no reduction
#1
calcium and vitamin D3 administration
decrease
T-score
individuals with vertebral spine osteoporosis
-
reduction
#2
Tabs Chewable: Calcium: 1250 mg, Cholecalciferol: 125 IU, BD/Day
neutral
mean T-score before treatment
individuals with vertebral spine osteoporosis
2.890 ±1.7217
recorded
#3
Tabs Chewable: Calcium: 1250 mg, Cholecalciferol: 125 IU, BD/Day
neutral
mean T-score after treatment
individuals with vertebral spine osteoporosis
-2.456±0.8064
recorded
#4
calcium and vitamin D3 orally
no change
osteoporosis
individuals with vertebral spine osteoporosis
-
do not provide support for routine supplementation
#5
Abstract

In Pakistani population the prevalence of Calcium and vitamin D deficiency is at alarming rate. Previous studies show that globally vertebral osteoporosis is most commonly recognized site causing deterioration to personal life satisfaction. It is very unfortunate that in Pakistan ample amount of research work has not been done in the area, consequently, information on rate of vertebral osteoporosis & fracture are rare in Pakistan. There is no reduction in T-score on supplementation with calcium and vitamin D3 administration. There is reduction in T-score on supplementation with calcium and vitamin D3 administration. The prime objective of the current work was to determine vertebral spine osteoporosis treatment efficacy in local population. This is an intervention experimental study with no control. The study population was selected from the local community; consisting of individuals with vertebral spine osteoporosis, further they were followed for up to 6 months. Data was analyzed by SPSS-22. Tabs Chewable: Calcium: 1250 mg, Cholecalciferol: 125 IU, BD/Day was advised. The mean T-score before and after treatment were recorded as; Mean ±S.D: 2.890 ±1.7217 and Mean ±S.D: -2.456±0.8064 respectively. The findings of the current work do not provide support for routine supplementation with calcium and vitamin D3 orally for osteoporosis.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Absorptiometry, PhotonAdministration, OralAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBone DensityBone Density Conservation AgentsCalciumCholecalciferolDrug CombinationsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteoporosisPakistanSpineTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult
Study Links
PubMed ID30473503
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy30/10
Quality50/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year0.1
Relative Citation Ratio0.08
NIH Percentile4%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.34
Normalized Score0.42
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