Quality of life in children with osteogenesis imperfecta treated with oral bisphosphonates (Olpadronate): a 2-year randomized placebo-controlled trial

Dieke H. J. Kok, Ralph J. B. Sakkers, Arieke J. Janse, Hans E. H. Pruijs, Ab J. Verbout, Rene M. Castelein, Raoul H H Engelbert

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Abstract

In this double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial it was investigated during a two-year follow-up whether oral bisphosphonates (Olpadronate 10 mg/m2/day) influence quality of life in children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Thirty-four children with OI (classified according to Sillence criteria), aged 3 to 18 years of age, with a restricted level of ambulation were included. Randomisation was performed using a list of computer generated random numbers to allocate patients to receive Olpadronate or placebo. Quality of life was measured using self-perception profile for children (SPPC) and health-utility index (HUI). Differences between baseline measurements and measurements at two years follow-up were analysed within the Olpadronate and placebo group using a student’s t-test. Differences in HUI and SPPC regression coefficients were analysed by random-effects repeated measures analysis (SAS, Proc Mixed, version 8.2), adjusted for age, gender and type of OI. Within the Olpadronate group there was a significant decrease in pain utility; however, difference in six months’ regression coefficients between the placebo and Olpadronate group were not significant. Within the placebo group there was a significant increase in scholastic competence and behavioural conduct. The item behavioural conduct showed a steeper annual regression coefficient favourable for the placebo group. In the other SPPC items none of the annual regression coefficients showed a significant difference between the Olpadronate and the placebo group. Conclusion: We found only slight differences in quality of life in favour of the bisphosphonate group. A small but not significant decrease in pain was detected in the bisphosphonate group.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1155-1161
JournalEuropean journal of pediatrics
Volume166
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2007

Keywords

  • Bisphosphonates
  • Children
  • Health related quality of life (HRQL)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Randomized

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