Patient Education in Osteoporosis (RCT-PATOS)

The objective of this randomized clinical trial is to assess both the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of patient education for individuals aged 50 years and older with osteoporosis. Primary research question: What differences in outcomes can be observed among three different educational interventions with respect to osteoporosis-specific self-care, health related quality of life, fracture risk, illness perception, physical activity, physical function, fear of falling, and pain in patients diagnosed with osteoporosis? The trial will include three study arms: 1) Control group: Participants receive standard osteoporosis information provided by healthcare services. 2) Face-to-face education: Three 2-hours sessions led by a physiotherapist (two sessions) and physician or nurse (one session) within a 2 months period. 3) Digital education: Internet-based program consisting of nine modules accessible to participants over a one-year period. Participants will complete questionnaires and undergo physical assessments at baseline, and at 3 and 12 months follow up. Additionally, a subset of participants will undergo objective assessment of physical activity pattern and sedentary behaviours with an accelerometer at baseline and after 3 and 12 months.

NCT Number	NCT07367776
Lead Sponsor	University Hospital, Linkoeping Collaborators: Örebro County Council, Region Kalmar County, County Council of Halland, Sweden, Sormland County Council, Sweden, County Council of Gavleborg, Region Jönköping County
Conditions	Osteoporosis
Enrollment	600 participants
Start Date	2026-01-27
Primary Completion	2028-10-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-10-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-17