Could a quick ultrasound replace X-Rays for osteoporosis diagnosis?
NCT ID NCT06371755
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a new ultrasound technology called REMS with the standard DXA scan for measuring bone density. Researchers will enroll 296 women aged 30-80 to see if REMS is as accurate and reliable as DXA, but without using radiation. If it works, it could offer a faster, safer way to diagnose osteoporosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound examination with REMS technology (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safer, radiation-free way to diagnose osteoporosis, making bone density testing easier and more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage comparison study, not a treatment trial. The new method may not be as accurate as DXA, and results may not apply to men or people with severe obesity.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
RECRUITINGMilan, MI, 20157, Italy
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