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.

osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

    RECRUITING

    Milan, MI, 20157, Italy

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