Tele-Rehabilitation Intervention in Community-Based Healthcare for Patients With Osteoporosis (DHEAL-COM-OP)

Launched by ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI RICOVERO E CURA PER ANZIANI · May 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The DHEAL-COM-OP study is a research trial looking at how a new rehabilitation program can help improve the physical abilities of older patients with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them more likely to break. In this study, researchers will use a special technology called BTS TELEREHAB to provide rehabilitation support to participants, and they will measure improvements using a simple test that assesses mobility and balance.

To join this study, participants need to be older adults diagnosed with osteoporosis but without any recent major fractures. They should be able to walk independently for at least 30 seconds and score well on a mental health test. However, those who have had serious heart issues, certain painful conditions that affect movement, or other significant health problems may not be eligible. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but when it starts, those who join can expect to engage in a tele-rehabilitation program designed to help them improve their strength and balance in a supportive way.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with a positive MOC for osteoporosis without a history of major fractures (femur and vertebrae);
• • Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) score ≥ 3;
• • Stability of drug treatment for at least 1 month;
• • Maintaining an upright position independently \> 30";
• • Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥ 24;
• • Geriatric depression scale (GDS) \< 2;
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Myocardial infarction or stroke within 6 months;
• • Painful arthritis, spinal stenosis, amputation, painful foot lesions, or neuropathy that limits balance and mobility;
• • Uncontrolled hypertension
• • Metastatic cancer or immunosuppressive therapy;
• • Significant visual or hearing impairment