Simple x-ray may spot hidden bone loss in stroke survivors
NCT ID NCT07651306
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a standard shoulder X-ray can detect bone loss in the weak arm of people who have had a stroke. Researchers will measure bone thickness on X-rays from 65 stroke survivors and compare those measurements to the gold-standard DXA bone density scan. If the X-ray method works well, it could offer a cheaper, more accessible way to screen for osteoporosis after stroke.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple shoulder X-rays can help screen for bone loss after stroke, making detection easier and more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at past data, so it cannot prove that X-rays can replace DXA scans for diagnosis.
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Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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