Bone health in kids with fractures from minor falls
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at bone health in children aged 3 to 15 who break a bone after a minor fall (like tripping). It compares them to children who don't break a bone, to see if things like body weight, sun exposure, or other factors affect bone strength.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 15 years old.
- The injury must be from a low-energy accident, like falling from standing height.
- If your child has a fracture, they can join the fracture group.
- If your child had a similar accident but no fracture, they can join the control group.
- Your child cannot have certain health problems, like kidney or liver disease, parathyroid issues, or a condition called rickets.
- Your child cannot be on medications like corticosteroids or bisphosphonates.
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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