Bone health study for bone and muscle loss conditions
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses special imaging to compare bone structure in people with conditions that cause bone or muscle loss vs. those with back pain. It aims to better understand bone health in different diseases.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman or man being treated at Saint-Etienne University Hospital for a condition that can weaken bones, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, kidney disease, or other listed conditions.
- Or you are having a short-term back pain episode (less than one month) and have not been on long-term steroids or other bone-affecting medications.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form to participate.
- You cannot have taken certain medications for bone loss (like bisphosphonates) or drugs that cause bone loss (like some epilepsy meds) for at least 6 months.
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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