Is surgery better than watching for seniors with high calcium?
NCT ID NCT01087619
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether surgery helps people over 65 with mild primary hyperparathyroidism (high calcium levels) compared to just monitoring them. The goal was to see if surgery improves bone density and lowers fracture risk. A total of 102 participants were randomly assigned to either surgery or follow-up only.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Skåne University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Lund
Lund, 22185, Sweden
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