Texting patients after a break: simple SMS may boost bone screening
NCT ID NCT01915745
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether sending three text message reminders to adults over 50 who had a low-trauma fracture would encourage them to get a bone density test. The goal was to improve screening for osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones. Researchers enrolled 97 patients from an emergency department and followed up at 6 months to see if the SMS reminders led to more bone density scans and treatment.
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Hospital Cochin
Paris, 75014, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
SMS reminders
What this could lead to
If effective, simple text reminders could help more people get bone density tests after a fracture, potentially catching osteoporosis earlier.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 97 participants. The approach may not work for everyone or in different healthcare settings.
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