New CT tool could predict fractures in COPD patients better than standard tests
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study looked at 560 current or former smokers with and without COPD to see if a new CT-based method can better measure bone health and predict fracture risk. The goal was to create a tool that uses CT scans of the spine, hip, and ankle to assess bone structure, not just dens…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Punam K Saha • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC