Cohort study on osteoporosis in China

Multicenter Cohort Study on Osteoporosis in the Middle-aged and Elderly People in Shanghai, China

Observational Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · NCT02958020

This study is trying to understand osteoporosis in middle-aged and older people in China by looking at their health habits and history through questionnaires and blood tests.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50000 (estimated)
Ages45 Years to 79 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic / other
Locations12 sites (Shenzhen, Guangdong and 11 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02958020 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter cohort study investigates osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly residents across nine cities in China. It aims to enroll at least 3000 participants, focusing on demographic factors, lifestyle habits, and health history to assess osteoporosis risk. Participants will complete questionnaires and undergo blood tests to evaluate their health status and risk factors related to osteoporosis. The study seeks to gather comprehensive data to better understand osteoporosis in the Chinese population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are middle-aged and elderly permanent residents of China, specifically women aged 45 to 79 and men aged 50 to 79.

Not a fit: Patients with severe mental or physical diseases, acute infectious diseases, or those who are lactating or pregnant may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into osteoporosis risk factors and improve prevention strategies for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar cohort approaches to understanding osteoporosis, indicating that this methodology is well-established.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* permanent residents
* women aged from 45 to 79, and men aged from 50 to 79

Exclusion Criteria:

* severe mental diseases, physical diseases or acute infectious diseases who could not cooperate with the survey.
* lactating or pregnant women.

Where this trial is running

Shenzhen, Guangdong and 11 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Osteoporosiscohort, osteoporosis, bone mineral density, Chinese
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.