FRAGILITY FRACTURE

This study tests a procedure called LOEP that strengthens the hip bone to prevent a second fracture in women aged 65–92 who have already broken a hip due to osteoporosis. About 2,400 women will be randomly assigned to receive the procedure or standard care, and they will be follo…

This study tests whether a patient navigator who guides older adults to bone health care can reduce the chance of another broken bone after a fragility fracture. About 2,634 people aged 50 and older who recently broke a bone from a minor fall will be assigned to either the naviga…

This study tests whether taking a special amino acid supplement for 4 weeks after a hip fracture helps older adults (65+) rebuild muscle and recover strength. Half of the 60 participants will get the supplement, the other half standard care. Researchers will measure muscle change…

This study looks at whether a surgeon-initiated referral to a bone health specialist can reduce implant problems and fractures in people with osteoporosis who have hip or knee replacement surgery. About 2,000 participants aged 50 and older with confirmed osteoporosis will be foll…

This study looks at whether giving older adults (65+) an antidepressant called duloxetine right after surgery for a broken leg can help prevent depression in the following year. About 100 people will take the medicine daily and be checked monthly with a depression screening. The …

This study is testing a digital lifestyle platform designed to help patients with COPD, heart disease, fractures, or minor stroke maintain healthy habits after leaving inpatient rehabilitation. About 240 adults will use the platform, which offers personalized tips, educational co…

This study aims to better understand how bones break in people with osteoporosis by combining medical imaging with computer simulations. Researchers will analyze bone samples from 52 adults undergoing hip replacement surgery to see how tiny structural differences affect fracture …

This pilot study looks at two ways to treat a certain type of pelvic fracture in adults aged 60 and older. One group gets early surgery to fix the bone, while the other group gets non-surgical care with early physical therapy. The main goal is to see if a larger study is possible…