Improving osteoporosis screening for older male veterans
Official title: Models of Primary Osteoporosis Screening in Male Veterans
Funded at Durham VA Medical Center · NIH-11173552 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to help older male veterans find out if they have osteoporosis, so they can get the right care to prevent fractures, and it will compare two different methods to see which one works best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2019 |
| Project end | December 31, 2024 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002512-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11173552 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older male veterans who are at risk for osteoporosis and related fractures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not have risk factors for osteoporosis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates new models for screening osteoporosis in older male veterans to better identify those at risk of fractures. It aims to compare the effectiveness of two innovative screening approaches against the usual care currently provided. The study will involve a group randomized trial where different patient care teams will implement either a practice management model or a centralized expert team model to enhance screening and treatment adherence. By focusing on improving the identification and management of osteoporosis, the research seeks to reduce fracture risks and improve overall bone health in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective osteoporosis screening and treatment for older male veterans, ultimately reducing the risk of fractures and associated health complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted screening and management approaches can improve health outcomes in similar populations, suggesting potential success for these new models.
Where this research is happening
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Colon-Emeric, Cathleen S — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Colon-Emeric, Cathleen S
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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.