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New ultrasound scan could predict fracture risk without radiation

NCT ID NCT05424536

Diagnosis Sponsor: Universidad de Valparaiso Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a portable ultrasound device to measure bone thickness and porosity in 50 adults over 50 years old. The goal was to see if this radiation-free method could help identify people at risk for osteoporotic fractures as accurately as standard X-ray scans. The approach uses sound waves to assess bone quality, potentially offering a cheaper and safer alternative for osteoporosis screening.

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Study facts

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2022

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The cohort will be: Women and men over 50 years old

Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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For both groups: Inclusion Criteria: * \> 50 years old Exclusion Criteria: * History of fracture * Corticoid treatment * Renal disease * Arthritis * BMI \< 15 and \> 30 * Double femoral prosthesis In case group/with fracture is added: Inclusion criteria * Recent femoral bone fragility fracture

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Conditions

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osteoporosis Osteoporotic Fractures

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Osteoporotic fractures

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad de Valparaíso

    Valparaíso, Chile

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