Plain-English translation of NCT03461237 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is an observational study — meaning researchers will follow you over time and use advanced CT scans to measure changes in your hip bone and nearby muscles after you've had a hip fracture. The goal is to better understand which patients are at highest risk for breaking their hip a second time, so doctors can provide better care and prevention strategies.
After someone breaks their hip due to osteoporosis (weak bones), their risk of breaking a hip again goes up significantly. However, doctors don't yet fully understand which patients are at greatest risk or how bones and muscles change after the initial break. This study aims to fill that gap so doctors can better predict and prevent second fractures.
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You will have CT scans (a type of advanced imaging test) of your hip area at the study center. These scans will measure your bone density and muscle changes around the hip. The study follows you over time to track your recovery and bone healing, and researchers will use the scan information to help predict your risk of a second hip fracture. No medication is involved — it is purely observation and imaging.
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China
Sponsor
Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
Enrollment target
~3,000 participants
Started
May 2017
Primary completion
May 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
50 Years – 95 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Xiaoguang Cheng, MD
department of radiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
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