Scientists hunt for blood clues to explain why brittle bone disease varies so much

NCT ID NCT04009733

Summary

This study aimed to understand why osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) varies in severity from person to person. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 66 adults with different forms of the disease to look for tiny molecules called microRNAs that might be linked to how severe the condition is. The goal was to find biological markers that could help explain the differences in bone fractures, pain, and quality of life among patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Edouard Herriot

    Lyon, 69003, France

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