Wrist fracture alert: new program boosts osteoporosis care in older women

NCT ID NCT01780012

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a program to help women over 50 get proper care for osteoporosis after a low-impact wrist or upper arm fracture. Half of the women received extra information and reminders about osteoporosis, while the other half got usual care. The goal was to see if the program increased the number of women who got a bone density test or started osteoporosis treatment within 6 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pôle IMER, Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Lyon, 69424, France

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