New study aims to catch brittle bones in veterans early

NCT ID NCT04079868

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at different methods to screen male veterans for osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and raises fracture risk. Over 3,500 high-risk veterans took part to see which screening approach worked best. The goal was to improve early detection and treatment within the VA healthcare system.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA

    Richmond, Virginia, 23249-0001, United States

  • VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States

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