Improving collaboration in osteoporosis treatment after hip fractures
Official title: Collaboration to Improve Bone Health
Run by University Hospital, Akershus · NCT05904353 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if better teamwork between doctors can help older patients who have had a hip fracture get the right osteoporosis treatment to prevent more fractures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Akershus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lørenskog, Akershus) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 5, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05904353 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 75 years or older who have experienced a hip fracture.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse treatment, have other osteoporosis treatments indicated, or have dementia may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the cooperation between primary and secondary healthcare providers in treating osteoporosis following a hip fracture in patients aged 75 and older. Participants will receive an infusion of zoledronic acid, along with vitamin D and calcium supplements, to prevent further fractures. General practitioners will be involved in the follow-up care, administering annual infusions of zoledronic acid for three years after the initial treatment. The goal is to ensure that patients continue receiving necessary treatments after hospital discharge.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of new fractures in elderly patients by ensuring consistent osteoporosis treatment.
How similar studies have gone: While similar collaborative approaches have been explored, this specific intervention focusing on post-hip fracture osteoporosis treatment is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 75 years or older with a hip fracture Exclusion Criteria: * Refuse treatment * Another treatment of osteoporosis is indicated * Guest patient, do not live in the admission area * Dementia
Where it's running
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Orthopedic Department, Akershus University Hospital
Lørenskog, Akershus, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jakob Vangen Nordbø, MD — University Hospital, Akershus
- Study coordinator: Jakob Vangen Nordbø, MD
- Email: Jakob.Vangen.Nordbo@ahus.no
- Phone: +4797124493
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.