Osteoporosis
A common cause of hip fractures is osteoporosis (low bone mass). If you suffer from osteoporosis, you may be taking one of the following: Fosamax™, Actonel™, Atelvia™, Boniva™, Reclast™.
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is conducting a study of people who are taking these medications. Participants will have three brief visits and x-rays taken over three years.
You may be eligible if you:
- are age 50 or older and live independently
- have osteoporosis or osteopenia and are taking one of the medications listed above
- do not have osteoporosis or osteopenia and have never taken any of the medications listed above
You may not be eligible if you:
- have hip implants on both hips
- have a current diagnosis of cancer
For more information, please call toll free:
1-800-411-1222
TTY: 1-866-411-1010
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Or go online:
clinicaltrials.gov
Refer to study #11-AR-0156
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Diseases
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