Understanding how heart and metabolic health affects spine strength over time
Evaluating the Association between Cardiometabolic Health Over the Lifespan and Vertebral Strength
This study is looking at how conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes affect the strength of bones in older adults, helping us understand if these health issues make bones weaker and increase the risk of fractures over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11232991 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between cardiometabolic health conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes, and the strength of vertebrae in older adults. By examining a large group of participants over several years, the study aims to understand how these health issues impact bone density and the risk of fractures. Advanced imaging techniques will be used to measure bone strength, providing insights into how multiple cardiometabolic conditions interact and affect vertebral health. This longitudinal approach will help clarify the long-term effects of cardiometabolic disorders on bone health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with one or more cardiometabolic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients without any cardiometabolic conditions or those who are not older adults may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing vertebral fractures in older adults by addressing cardiometabolic health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the interplay between cardiometabolic health and bone strength can lead to significant advancements in fracture prevention strategies.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Nicole C — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Wright, Nicole 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.