Bone Health for Older Asian Women
Skeletal Health Outcomes among US Asian Women
This research aims to better understand bone health and fracture risk in Asian women aged 65 and older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129812 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many older Asian women are diagnosed with osteoporosis based on bone density tests, but they often have a lower risk of hip fractures compared to white women. Current tools used to predict fracture risk may not be accurate enough for the diverse Asian population, as they often apply a general adjustment factor. This project will look closely at different Asian ethnic groups to gather more specific information about their fracture risks. The goal is to develop more precise ways to predict who is truly at risk for fractures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for related future studies would be Asian women aged 65 and older, particularly those of Filipino and Chinese descent.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or are not of Asian descent may not directly benefit from the specific findings of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate fracture risk assessments for Asian women, helping them receive appropriate care and avoid unnecessary treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Existing fracture risk calculators consider race/ethnicity, but their assumptions for Asian populations are largely untested and lack detailed data for specific Asian ethnic subgroups.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lo, Joan C — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Lo, Joan C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.