Improving bone health and healing in aging Veterans
Official title: BCCMA: Foundational Research to Act Upon and Resist Conditions Unfavorable to Bone (FRACTURE CURB): A stitch in time saves nine!
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-10950303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to help older Veterans prevent osteoporosis and heal better from bone fractures by using a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH), with the hope of keeping them active and pain-free.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | October 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01BX005852-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950303 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are aging Veterans who are at risk for osteoporosis or have experienced bone fractures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those without risk factors for osteoporosis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new methods to prevent osteoporosis and enhance bone healing in aging Veterans. By utilizing pre-clinical models, the study aims to explore how parathyroid hormone (PTH) can be used to promote bone formation and improve recovery from fractures. The collaborative effort involves a team of VA investigators who will assess the effects of various diseases and treatments on bone health, aiming to create innovative strategies for early detection and treatment of bone-related issues. The ultimate goal is to help Veterans maintain mobility and reduce pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved bone health and faster recovery from fractures for aging Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using PTH for bone health, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Decatur, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weitzmann, Mervyn Neale — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Weitzmann, Mervyn Neale
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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.