Study how type 1 diabetes affects fracture risk bones
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares bone structure in women with type 1 diabetes versus women without diabetes, to understand why fractures can happen more easily. You may need blood tests, scans, and a small bone biopsy (a surgical sample from your hip/thigh area).
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman with type 1 diabetes for at least 10 years
- You must be age 50 or older and at least 5 years past menopause
- You should not have other long-term illnesses that affect bone health
- Your kidney function must be mild or better (GFR above 45)
- You must agree to consent and a bone biopsy that provides two bone samples
- You must be Caucasian
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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