OSTEOPOROSIS

This study tested whether a daily injection (teriparatide) and/or daily vibration therapy could help rebuild bone in people with long-term spinal cord injuries who cannot walk. Sixty participants were assigned to receive either the drug, the vibration, both, or neither for one ye…

This study looked at how bone density changes over time in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that increases fracture risk. Researchers followed 82 women to see how different combinations of arthritis medications and bone-strengthening treatments affected…

This study tested whether a medication called zoledronic acid could prevent the severe bone loss that often happens after a spinal cord injury. For two years, researchers compared the drug to a placebo in 60 adults who had a recent injury and could not walk independently. The goa…

This small, completed pilot study tested a two-step drug treatment to control bone loss in women with chronic spinal cord injury and osteoporosis. Twelve participants received monthly injections of romosozumab for one year to build bone, followed by a year of weekly alendronate p…

This study looked at whether switching patients from long-term denosumab treatment to other bone-strengthening drugs (alendronate or zoledronate) could prevent rapid bone loss. It involved 44 postmenopausal women and men over 50 who had been on denosumab for at least three years.…

This study tested whether a 12-week program of specific exercises and a nutritional supplement could help older adults who have both osteoporosis (weak bones) and sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Thirteen participants were split into two groups: one started the program right…

This study tested whether aerobic exercise or resistance training is better for improving bone density in postmenopausal women who have type 2 diabetes and are at risk for osteoporosis. Fifty women aged 50-60 participated in the completed trial. Researchers measured bone density …

This study tested a new, centralized 'Bone Health Service' model to improve how the VA healthcare system screens for and treats osteoporosis in older male veterans. It compared this new approach to usual care to see which was better at getting high-risk veterans screened, startin…

This study tested a new way to find osteoporosis in women aged 50-80 who were staying in the hospital. Researchers used a short questionnaire to check for risk factors. If risks were found, women were offered a bone density scan and referred to a specialist for treatment if neede…

This study tested whether a daily drink containing soluble corn fiber, with or without added calcium, could help improve bone health in growing adolescents. Over 170 healthy teens aged 10-13 took part in this one-year trial, receiving either the fiber supplement, a placebo, or ve…

This study tested whether playing balance games on a Wii Fit board could help women who have osteoporosis after a mastectomy. The goal was to see if this fun, at-home activity could improve their stability and lower their risk of falls. Researchers measured balance in 60 women be…

This study aimed to understand how a stroke affects bone strength, particularly in the hip. Researchers measured bone density in 44 stroke patients to see how it relates to factors like muscle strength, balance, and walking ability. The goal was to gather knowledge to help preven…

This small research study aimed to understand if short-term night shift work disrupts the body's natural bone maintenance process. Researchers studied 20 healthy young adults to see if simulated night shifts temporarily altered blood markers related to bone building and breakdown…

This study tested whether educational audio or video content created by an artificial intelligence (AI) program could help people learn more about osteoporosis. Researchers enrolled 60 adults aged 45 and older who either had osteoporosis or were at risk for it. Participants were …

This study tested a new type of CT scan to see if it could better predict the risk of broken bones in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Researchers compared this new scan method to standard bone density tests in 560 current or former smokers, some with COP…

This study aimed to understand why people with anorexia nervosa often lose bone density and develop osteoporosis. Researchers followed 180 patients with anorexia for up to 6 years, measuring their bone density every two years. They checked blood and urine for specific hormones fr…

This study looked at whether eating Greek yogurt for 8 weeks could improve markers of bone health and reduce inflammation in adults over 55. Forty participants were assigned to eat yogurt, with or without exercise, or to continue their usual habits. Researchers measured blood mar…

This study aimed to understand how secretions from fat cells might contribute to bone loss in osteoporosis. Researchers collected bone cells from 20 adults undergoing hip replacement surgery and exposed them to fat cell secretions in the lab. They measured how these secretions ch…

This study looked at whether higher vitamin D levels are linked to a lower risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and insulin resistance) in older adults who do not have a vitamin D deficiency. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 community-dwel…

This early study tested several new oral tablet formulations of a hormone (hPTH) used to treat bone diseases like osteoporosis. It involved 45 healthy male volunteers to see how the body absorbs these pills compared to an older oral tablet and a standard injection. The main goal …

This study aimed to understand if different types of HIV medications lead to different long-term health issues, like bone, kidney, or metabolic problems, in people living with HIV. Researchers followed 215 newly diagnosed, treatment-naive adults in Hong Kong for up to 5 years aft…