New CT tools aim to spot steroid bone damage early

NCT ID NCT04518722

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether advanced CT scans can detect changes in bone density and marrow fat in people with asthma who take oral steroids. Researchers planned to compare steroid users to a control group. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopped, so results are very limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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