OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES

This study aims to find the best way to prevent new bone fractures in people with osteoporosis who have just had a fracture. It will compare two treatment approaches: starting with one bone-building drug followed by another, versus using the second drug alone. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether connecting patients who recently broke a bone due to osteoporosis with a bone health specialist through a patient navigator helps prevent future fractures better than standard education. It involves over 2,600 adults aged 50+ who have had a fragility frac…

This study is testing whether a group pole walking program is practical and helpful for older adults living independently. Researchers will work with residents and staff to design the program, then see if it improves physical activity, strength, balance, and quality of life while…

This study is collecting real-world information on the safety and performance of several bone cements already in use for treating painful spine fractures. It will follow 500 patients who have had or will have a procedure where cement is injected into a fractured vertebra to relie…

This study aims to see if a new scoring system helps doctors choose the best treatment for spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis. It will enroll 648 older adults with these fractures and compare recovery when doctors follow the score's recommendation versus when they don't. The…