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Clinical Guidelines for Management of Bone Health in Rett Syndrome Based on Expert Consensus and Available Evidence.

PloS one
January 1, 2016
Amanda Jefferson et al. (30 authors)
Journal ArticleMeta-AnalysisResearch Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to develop clinical guidelines for managing bone health in Rett syndrome, including the role of calcium supplementation.

Results Summary

The study found that calcium and vitamin D supplementation, when levels are low, are first-line approaches to optimizing bone health in Rett syndrome, alongside increased physical activity. Bisphosphonates are recommended if osteoporosis criteria are met.

Population

Individuals with Rett syndrome.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
increasing physical activity
increase
bone health
individuals with Rett syndrome
-
first approaches to optimizing
#1
calcium and vitamin D supplementation
increase
bone health
individuals with Rett syndrome
-
initiating when low are the first approaches to optimizing
#2
bisphosphonates
decrease
osteoporosis in children
individuals with Rett syndrome
-
use is recommended
#3
these evidence and consensus-based guidelines
increase
bone health
those with Rett syndrome
-
have the potential to improve
#4
these evidence and consensus-based guidelines
decrease
fractures
those with Rett syndrome
-
reduce the frequency of
#5
Abstract

OBJECTIVES: We developed clinical guidelines for the management of bone health in Rett syndrome through evidence review and the consensus of an expert panel of clinicians. METHODS: An initial guidelines draft was created which included statements based upon literature review and 11 open-ended questions where literature was lacking. The international expert panel reviewed the draft online using a 2-stage Delphi process to reach consensus agreement. Items describe the clinical assessment of bone health, bone mineral density assessment and technique, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. RESULTS: Agreement was reached on 39 statements which were formulated from 41 statements and 11 questions. When assessing bone health in Rett syndrome a comprehensive assessment of fracture history, mutation type, prescribed medication, pubertal development, mobility level, dietary intake and biochemical bone markers is recommended. A baseline densitometry assessment should be performed with accommodations made for size, with the frequency of surveillance determined according to individual risk. Lateral spine x-rays are also suggested. Increasing physical activity and initiating calcium and vitamin D supplementation when low are the first approaches to optimizing bone health in Rett syndrome. If individuals with Rett syndrome meet the ISCD criterion for osteoporosis in children, the use of bisphosphonates is recommended. CONCLUSION: A clinically significant history of fracture in combination with low bone densitometry findings is necessary for a diagnosis of osteoporosis. These evidence and consensus-based guidelines have the potential to improve bone health in those with Rett syndrome, reduce the frequency of fractures, and stimulate further research that aims to ameliorate the impacts of this serious comorbidity.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Absorptiometry, PhotonBone DensityBone Density Conservation AgentsConsensusDiphosphonatesDisease ManagementHumansOsteoporosisPractice Guidelines as TopicRett Syndrome
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations39
Citations/Year4.3
Relative Citation Ratio1.86
NIH Percentile72.2%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.03
Normalized Score0.67
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