Accidental FallsInterscannerNCT00896415
Interscanner Variation in Musculoskeletal Computed Tomography (CT) Measures
An observational study of Accidental Falls and Loss of Muscle Strength, run by University of California, San Francisco.
Trial summary
Maintaining strong muscles is important for the independence and quality of life in our older population. Strong muscles provide mobility and reduce the chance of falls that lead to injury. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 70 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Accidental Falls, Loss of Muscle Strength
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- May 2009to Nov 2009
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 to 70 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: In this project we will study women 60-70 years old because they have the highest risk of bone fractures resulting from falls.
Who may be able to join
- age 60-70 years old
- healthy
Who cannot join
- no history of spine surgery
- no history of hip implantation or replacement
- no scoliosis or other spine deformity
- not using walking canes or wheelchair
About this study
Official title: Inter-scanner Comparison of Muscle Attenuation Measures
Maintaining strong muscles is important for the independence and quality of life in our older population. Strong muscles provide mobility and reduce the chance of falls that lead to injury. Many researchers are carrying out studies to examine different types of exercise and drug treatments to prevent loss of muscle strength in older people. Often, these research studies use x-ray computed tomography (CT) scans to measure the size and the amount of fat in different muscles. These factors are known to reflect muscle health. Large studies can involve many research subjects recruited at many different clinics with different CT scanners. To ensure that these studies provide reliable results, the investigators must have procedures to make sure that different CT scanners measure the same results for the same amount of fat or muscle. The goal of our study is to develop these procedures. In this project, the investigators will study women because they have the highest risk of bone fractures resulting from falls. Thus, the subjects are being asked to volunteer for a study where the subjects will be scanned on different scanners.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Loss of Muscle Strength
- Keywords
- on two models of CT scanner acquire CT images of the abdomen pelvis and midthigh in 20 Postmenopausal female volunteers
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 May 2009 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2009
- Study completionNov 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Accidental FallsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of California, San FranciscoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00896415
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Inter-scanner study
- Other IDs
- TLANG_Interscanner
- Acronym
- Interscanner
- Status last verified
- May 2009
- First submitted
- 8 May 2009
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2010
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jun 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Inter-scanner Comparison of Muscle Attenuation Measures
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00896415
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Interscanner / Inter-scanner study
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Loss of Muscle Strength
- Keywords
- on two models of CT scanner acquire CT images of the abdomen pelvis and midthigh in 20 Postmenopausal female volunteers
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, San FranciscoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2009
- Study completion
- Nov 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 May 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Maintaining strong muscles is important for the independence and quality of life in our older population. Strong muscles provide mobility and reduce the chance of falls that lead to injury. Many researchers are carrying out studies to examine different types of exercise and drug treatments to prevent loss of muscle strength in older people. Often, these research studies use x-ray computed tomography (CT) scans to measure the size and the amount of fat in different muscles. These factors are known to reflect muscle health. Large studies can involve many research subjects recruited at many different clinics with different CT scanners. To ensure that these studies provide reliable results, the investigators must have procedures to make sure that different CT scanners measure the same results for the same amount of fat or muscle. The goal of our study is to develop these procedures. In this project, the investigators will study women because they have the highest risk of bone fractures resulting from falls. Thus, the subjects are being asked to volunteer for a study where the subjects will be scanned on different scanners.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 70 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- In this project we will study women 60-70 years old because they have the highest risk of bone fractures resulting from falls.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- age 60-70 years old
- healthy
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- no history of spine surgery
- no history of hip implantation or replacement
- no scoliosis or other spine deformity
- not using walking canes or wheelchair
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jun 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Accidental Falls and Loss of Muscle Strength, run by University of California, San Francisco.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jun 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jun 2010.