Skin glow test may reveal hidden fracture risk
NCT ID NCT07329543
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive skin test can help predict how well osteoporosis medications work. Researchers will measure substances called AGEs in the skin of 240 postmenopausal women starting treatment. The goal is to see if higher AGE levels are linked to less bone density improvement or a higher chance of fractures despite treatment.
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- Participants
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About 240 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of adults aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of osteoporosis who are initiating antiresorptive therapy as part of routine clinical care. Participants will receive either denosumab or bisphosphonate treatment according to standard clinical indications. The study will prospectively evaluate the association between baseline advanced glycation end-product (AGE) burden and treatment response, including changes in bone mineral density, bone turnover markers, and fracture outcomes.
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 50 years * Diagnosis of osteoporosis based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) criteria (T-score ≤ -2.5 at the lumbar spine, total hip, or femoral neck) or presence of a prior fragility fracture * Planned initiation of antiresorptive therapy (denosumab or bisphosphonate) as part of routine clinical care * Ability to undergo DXA measurements at baseline and during follow-up * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2) * Chronic kidney disease with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m² * Active malignancy or history of malignancy within the past 5 years * Secondary causes of osteoporosis (including hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, malabsorption syndromes, or chronic liver disease) * Use of medications known to significantly affect bone metabolism other than antiresorptive therapy (e.g., long-term systemic glucocorticoids, anabolic osteoporosis agents) * Prior treatment with denosumab or bisphosphonates within the last 12 months * Inflammatory rheumatic diseases or chronic inflammatory conditions that may affect bone metabolism * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up visits
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