Computer program to tell new from old spine fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses a computer program (deep learning) to look at CT scans of your spine to help tell whether a vertebral fracture (a broken bone in your spine) is new (acute) or old (chronic). The goal is to help doctors make better treatment decisions without needing extra scans.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal fracture caused by osteoporosis (weakening of the bones).
- You are 50 years or older at the time of your scans.
- You had both a CT scan and an MRI of your spine, done less than 2 weeks apart.
- Your fractures are not due to infection or cancer.
- You do not have metal implants or bone cement in your spine.
- You have complete imaging data and clinical records, including a bone density test (DXA) result.
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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