New ultrasound could predict fractures without X-Rays
NCT ID NCT05424536
First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested a portable ultrasound device that uses sound waves to measure bone thickness and porosity in the arm and leg. Researchers compared it to standard X-ray bone density scans in 50 adults over age 50. The goal was to see if this radiation-free, low-cost tool could help identify people at risk for osteoporotic fractures.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Universidad de Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Chile
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.