Orthorexia Nervosa in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Beylikduzu State Hospital128 enrolled

Overview

A total of 64 female patients diagnosed with osteoporosis based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measurements performed within the last six months, and 64 age-matched healthy controls without osteoporosis, will be included in our study. Sociodemographic data such as age, sex, height, weight, and BMI will be recorded. Additionally, information regarding the duration of osteoporosis diagnosis, current treatments, history of fractures, history of falls, comorbidities, and smoking status will be collected. Femoral neck and L1-L4 T-scores and bone mineral density values obtained from existing DXA scans will be documented. Orthorexia nervosa-related symptoms will be assessed using the ORTO-11 scale, mood will be evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and body image will be assessed using the Body Appreciation Scale-2.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

128

Conditions

Osteoporosis

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 55 YearsMax age: 75 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women between 55-75 years * Women diagnosed with osteoporosis based on DXA measurements performed within the past six months. * Women aged similarly to the osteoporosis group without a diagnosis of osteoporosis (healthy controls). * Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study. * Diagnosed psychiatric disorders. * Cognitive impairment. * Presence of malignancy. * Presence of endocrine disorders (e.g., hyperthyroidism, Cushing's syndrome). * Use of glucocorticoids. * Use of medications affecting mood.

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

ORTO-11 Scale

The ORTO-11 assesses orthorexic tendencies, which refer to an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. It consists of 11 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 11 to 44, with lower scores indicating a higher risk of orthorexia nervosa.

Time frame: Baseline

Secondary Outcomes

Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2)

The BAS-2 assesses positive body image and appreciation of one's body. It consists of 10 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Never, 5 = Always). Total scores range from 10 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater body appreciation.

Time frame: Baseline