Improving bone health and healing in aging Veterans
BCCMA: Foundational Research to Act Upon and Resist Conditions Unfavorable to Bone (FRACTURE CURB)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HLTHCARE SYS · NIH-11051685
This study is looking for new ways to help older Veterans strengthen their bones and heal better, so they can avoid fractures and stay active and pain-free.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HLTHCARE SYS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NORTH LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11051685 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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 innovative ways to boost the effectiveness of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in promoting bone formation. The collaborative effort involves a diverse team of VA investigators who will assess the impact of various treatments on bone health, addressing the significant issue of fragility fractures among Veterans. The goal is to create strategies that improve bone health and reduce the risk of fractures, ultimately helping Veterans maintain mobility and reduce pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are aging Veterans who are at risk for osteoporosis or have experienced bone fractures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or those without risk factors for osteoporosis or bone fractures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for osteoporosis and faster recovery from bone fractures in aging Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing bone health through innovative treatments, suggesting that this approach could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES
- CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HLTHCARE SYS — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BELLIDO, TERESITA M. — CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HLTHCARE SYS
- Study coordinator: BELLIDO, TERESITA M.
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.