Osteoporosis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are a woman who has gone through menopause and has not had a period for at least one year
• Your hip bone scan (DXA) shows a T-score of -2.5 or lower, meaning you have significant bone loss from osteoporosis in your hip
• At least one of your hips has never had surgery or a fracture
• You are in generally stable health, with no serious ongoing health concerns from past treatments or procedures (confirm with trial site)
• You are willing, able, and committed to attending all check-up appointments for the full length of the study
• You are able to read, understand, and sign a consent form to join the study

Who may not be able to join:

• You have had hip fracture repair, a hip replacement, or hip joint surgery within the last 3 months
• You have had increasing hip pain over the last 6 months that may suggest a serious joint or tissue problem, such as arthritis, a torn hip cartilage, a stress fracture, a tumour, or infection (confirm with trial site)
• You use a wheelchair full-time or are unable to get out of bed
• Your blood calcium levels are outside the normal range, or you have a condition that affects how your body processes calcium (such as hypercalcemia)
• You have severely reduced kidney function or are currently on dialysis
• Your blood sugar control is poor, shown by a specific blood test result (HbA1c) of 7.5% or higher
• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 35
• You smoke heavily or use a lot of smokeless tobacco, as judged by the study doctor (confirm with trial site)
• You have serious health conditions that place you in a higher-risk medical category (confirm with trial site)
• You drink alcohol excessively, as judged by the study doctor (confirm with trial site)
• Your hip X-rays show significant bone or joint problems, including signs of a specific type of unusual thigh bone fracture
• You have taken steroid medications (such as cortisone or prednisone) for 10 or more days in the past 6 months
• You have taken immune-suppressing medications at any point in the past 12 months
• You have a bone disease other than osteoporosis, such as Paget's disease
• You have a history of an autoimmune joint condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, or Crohn's disease
• You have had radiation therapy to your hip or pelvic area in the past
• You have a history of cancer (other than a common minor skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma), unless you have been fully treated and have had no signs of cancer for at least 5 years
• You have a known allergy to the type of implanted device used in this trial
• The study doctor does not feel you are a suitable candidate for other reasons, such as difficulty attending appointments, other health concerns, or substance use issues
• You are currently participating in another clinical trial

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.