New device aims to spot hidden fracture risk in women
NCT ID NCT03076034
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a handheld device called the Osteoprobe that measures bone strength by pressing on the shinbone. Researchers want to see if it can identify women at risk for hip and wrist fractures better than standard bone density scans. About 190 women with recent fractures and healthy controls will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, quick test to better identify women at high risk for fractures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The device may not prove more accurate than existing bone density tests.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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