A Study to Understand Changes in Bone Across a Variety of Conditions such as Normal Processes, Pathologic Conditions, or in Response to Therapeutic Interventions

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is understanding changes in bone across a variety of conditions, including normal processes (such as skeletal changes that occur with aging), in pathologic conditions (such as in patients with diabetes), or in response to therapeutic interventions (such as in patients treated with teriparatide – a skeletal anabolic agent used clinically).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing orthopedic procedures (including elective hip replacement or hip replacement following fracture)

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Sundeep Khosla, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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