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Clinical Trials/NCT01439139
NCT01439139
Completed
Not Applicable

Portable Bone Ultrasonometer for Osteoporosis Assessment

Artann Laboratories1 site in 1 country130 target enrollmentStarted: September 2011Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Artann Laboratories
Enrollment
130
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
BUSS data will be able to discriminate between postmenopausal women with osteoporosis compared with no osteoporosis defined by DXA measurements.

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of clinical study is to assess effectiveness of Bone UltraSonic Scanner (BUSS) versus densitometry (DXA) in osteoporosis detection.

Detailed Description

Study will conduct measurements in a group of postmenopausal women and use their DXA examination data as a control. BUSS data will be able to discriminate between postmenopausal women with osteoporosis compared with no osteoporosis defined by DXA measurements.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Case Only
Time Perspective
Cross Sectional

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
50 Years to 90 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Postmenopausal
  • Age 50-90 years
  • Any race or ethnicity
  • DXA spine and hip exam within one year

Exclusion Criteria

  • Open wounds or rashes on the testing area
  • Active skin infection
  • Recent tibia surgery
  • Abnormal tibia anatomy
  • Body Mass Index \> 34.9 kg/m2
  • Current or previous tibial fracture on side of testing
  • Stroke or with total or partial paralysis with residual disability lasting more than 3 months
  • Current or recent (within past 6 months) use of bone-active drugs:
  • Bisphosphonates
  • Calcitonin

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

BUSS data will be able to discriminate between postmenopausal women with osteoporosis compared with no osteoporosis defined by DXA measurements.

Time Frame: 1 year

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor
Artann Laboratories
Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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