NCT02066480

Improved Screening for Osteoporosis

Improved Screening for Osteoporosis in Women Between 50 and 80 Years Hospitalized in Hospital Departmental Vendee

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 3,226 (actual)
• Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 50 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by skeletal fragility due to decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone microarchitecture , leading to increased fracture risk for low trauma, such as spinal fractures or femoral neck . It is estimated that 3 million people are living in France , particularly women , with an incidence that increases with age . This disease is a major public health issue in terms of morbidity and mortality , costs and risk of recurrence (after a first fracture episode) , including risk factors are identified. However, although bone densitometry is a reliable diagnostic tool and preventive treatments are at our disposal, screening for osteoporosis is still insufficient . The objective of our study is to improve the detection of osteoporosis in Hospital Departmental Vendee , using a simple questionnaire seeking risk factors followed by bone densitometry or if risk factors are found. Based on the results , the patient will be sent in rheumatology consultation for implementation of treatment if necessary . Therefore included women hospitalized in medical services , gynecology, surgery and orthopedics Hospital Departmental Vendee , aged 50 to 80 years. Will not be included women who could answer a simple questionnaire and those previously treated for osteoporosis or have already received a bone density there is less than 3 years old .

Conditions

• Osteoporosis

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-03-01
• Primary completion: 2015-03-01
• Completion: 2015-05-01
• First posted: 2014-02-19
• Last updated: 2025-11-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France