HRpQCT in Childhood Osteoporosis
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Description
Are you interested inparticipating in a research study about bone health in children and adolescentsat high risk of suffering a broken bone? Dr. Weber at CHOP is looking forpeople between 5-19 years old with a genetic or a long-term medical conditionaffecting bone strength to participate in this study. We are also recruiting children between 5-19 years old with no medical conditions as healthy participants in the study. Participation willrequire a single visit at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which willinclude bone scans, a muscle strength evaluation by a physical therapist, bloodand urine tests, and questionnaires. Eligible participants who complete thestudy will be compensated for their time.
Eligibility and criteria
What to expect
The study visit takesabout 3 hours and will include:Â
- 3 bone scans (DXA scan, peripheral quantitative computed tomography of lower leg, high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography of the lower leg)Â
- Physical therapy assessment of muscle strengthÂ
- Blood test
- Urine test
- Brief physical examÂ
- Questionnaires about health, medical history, diet, and activity
We need families like you
Your time and participation make a difference in supporting the work of the Research Institute and children in our community. Learn more about opportunities to participate in our research.