Blood marker may uncover fracture risk hidden from bone scans
NCT ID NCT07677072
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a protein called lumican, found in the blood, can identify postmenopausal women who have fragile bones but normal bone density scans. About 100 women will have their bone density, muscle strength, and blood lumican levels measured. The goal is to see if lumican levels can reveal a hidden fragility that standard tests miss.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that better identifies women at risk of fractures, beyond what bone density scans show.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 98 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Lumican levels may not reliably predict fracture risk.
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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
RECRUITINGKüçükçekmece, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)
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