No-Radiation bone scanner could replace x-rays for osteoporosis screening
NCT ID NCT07187518
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a portable ultrasound device called POROUS R4C that measures bone in the lower leg without radiation. Researchers want to see if it can estimate bone mineral density as accurately as the standard X-ray method (DXA). The study will include 350 healthy men and women aged 21 to 55, comparing results from both devices to check for safety and accuracy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
POROUS R4C ultrasound device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a portable, radiation-free way to screen for osteoporosis risk, making bone health checks more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study in a healthy, younger group, so results may not apply to older adults or those with osteoporosis. The device's accuracy compared to DXA is still unproven.
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Centre of Muscle and Bone Research (ZMK), Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin
RECRUITINGBerlin, 12203, Germany
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte
RECRUITINGBerlin, 10117, Germany
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