Scientists hunt for hidden switches that make brittle bones worse or milder

NCT ID NCT04009733

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at 66 adults to find small molecules called microRNAs in the blood that might explain why some people with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) have a mild form while others have a severe form. Researchers compared people with type 1 (mild) and type 3 (severe) OI to healthy controls. The goal was to identify which microRNAs are linked to disease severity, which could lead to better understanding of the condition.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Edouard Herriot

    Lyon, 69003, France

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