New bone test could spot fracture risk better than standard scans

NCT ID NCT03076034

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a new, less invasive way to measure bone tissue properties can better identify women at risk for hip and wrist fractures. Researchers will compare these measurements to standard bone density tests. The goal is to improve fracture risk assessment beyond current methods.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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