Obesity may change how we read bone scans
NCT ID NCT04301427
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether the smallest meaningful change in bone density measurements is different for people with obesity compared to those without. Researchers measured bone density twice in 120 adults with a BMI over 30. The goal was to improve accuracy when using bone scans in this population.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2019
- Finished
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Aug 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria : * Major patients * Patients referred to the CHU of Reims to make an osteodensitometric evaluation of their bone mineral density * BMI \> 30 kg/cm² * Patient affiliated to a health insurance plan * Patients who have signed informed consent Exclusion criteria : * Minor patients * Pregnant women * Patients protected by the law
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Damien JOLLY
Reims, France
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