Testing a new ultrasound device to measure bone density

This clinical trial is testing a new ultrasound device called the POROUS R4C that measures bone mineral density — how strong and dense your bones are. Researchers want to see if this ultrasound device works as well as the standard X-ray method (called DXA) that doctors currently use to check bone health. If successful, this device could become a safer, more portable option for diagnosing osteoporosis and related bone conditions.

Currently, doctors use X-ray technology to check bone strength, but X-rays use radiation and aren't always available everywhere. This new ultrasound device has potential advantages — it doesn't use radiation, costs less, and is easier to move to different locations — but researchers need to confirm it gives accurate results before patients can use it in real-world care.