Surgeon-driven bone health referral for patients having lower limb joint replacement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a surgeon-initiated bone health referral pathway for patients with osteoporosis undergoing lower extremity arthroplasty. Patients will be randomly assigned to either the treatment group, which receives a referral to endocrinology for specialized care, or the control group, which follows standard care with their primary care provider. The study aims to compare rates of fragility fractures and implant-related complications between the two groups. By analyzing outcomes, the researchers hope to determine if the specialized referral pathway improves patient care and reduces complications.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* \>50
* DEXA-confirmed diagnosis of osteoporosis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior diagnosis of osteoporosis
* Prior treatment for osteoporosis

Where it's running

• Charter Professional Center
  Columbia, Maryland, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Savyasachi Thakkar, MD — Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• Study coordinator: Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
• Email: sthakka2@jhmi.edu
• Phone: 443-997-2663

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.