Coordinated care after fracture could save bones and lives
NCT ID NCT03178799
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) helps people aged 50 and older who have had a hip or spine fracture. Half of the 400 participants get the FLS, which includes bone health checks, medication guidance, diet and exercise advice, and regular phone follow-ups for up to 10 years. The other half receives usual care. The goal is to see if FLS improves medication use, reduces falls and new fractures, and lowers death rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fracture Liaison Service (coordinated care with assessments, education, and follow-up)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this coordinated care model could become a standard way to prevent second fractures and improve bone health in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-hospital trial, so results may not apply everywhere. The 10-year follow-up is long, and adherence to medications or lifestyle changes may be low.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
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