HRpQCT in Childhood Osteoporosis
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Description
Are you interested in participating in a research study about bone health in children and adolescents at high risk of suffering a broken bone? Dr. Weber at CHOP is looking for people between 5-19 years old with a genetic or a long-term medical condition affecting 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 will require a single visit at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, which will include bone scans, a muscle strength evaluation by a physical therapist, blood and urine tests, and questionnaires. Eligible participants who complete the study will be compensated for their time.
Eligibility and criteria
What to expect
The study visit takes about 3 hours and will include:
- 3 bone scans (DXA scan, peripheral quantitative computed tomography of lower leg, high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography of the lower leg)
- Physical therapy assessment of muscle strength
- Blood test
- Urine test
- Brief physical exam
- 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.