Comparing two bone density tests: ultrasound vs X-ray
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to measure bone density: a standard X-ray method (DXA) and a newer ultrasound method (REMS). If you are a woman scheduled for a DXA scan, you may help researchers see if the ultrasound test is just as accurate and easier to use.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman
- You are between 30 and 80 years old (exact age range depends on which part of the study you join)
- You have a scheduled DXA scan (bone density test) for your lower back or hip
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 40 (not severely obese)
- You do not have severe walking difficulties
- You are not pregnant
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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