Can your Mother's bones predict your fracture risk?

NCT ID NCT01258036

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study looked at over 1,000 mothers and daughters to understand how bone structure and strength are passed down through families. Researchers compared bone scans and fracture history between mothers who had broken a bone easily and those who hadn't. The goal was to learn more about why some people have fragile bones, which could help identify those at risk earlier.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Unité Inserm 831, Pavillon F, Hôpital Edouard Herriot

    Lyon, 69437, France

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