New index could reveal hidden Muscle-Bone imbalances
NCT ID NCT07677033
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at a new tool called the Functional Muscle-Bone Incongruity Index (FKUI) that combines handgrip strength and bone density measurements. Researchers want to see if this combined approach gives a fuller picture of muscle and bone health than looking at each measure alone. About 200 adults getting a routine bone density scan 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 index could help doctors spot muscle and bone problems earlier and more accurately than current methods.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, so the index may not prove useful in practice or may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
RECRUITINGKüçükçekmece, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)
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