Age Related Changes in Calciotropic Hormones and Their Impact on Male Osteoporosis (NCT00588874) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Age Related Changes in Calciotropic Hormones and Their Impact on Male Osteoporosis
United States24 participantsStarted 2000-10-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to generate preliminary data regarding the skeletal effects of age-related changes in calcium and vitamin D metabolism in older men.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* healthy men age 50 yrs and older
Exclusion Criteria:
* smokers
* known history of metabolic bone disease, known history of hypogonadism or renal insufficiency.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study focused on calciotropic hormones like vitamin D and parathyroid hormone — based on my own hormone levels and age, does my doctor think these hormones might be playing a role in my low bone density?
2Since this trial measured bone density specifically at the hip and spine, how do my own hip and spine bone density results compare to what's considered normal for my age, and what does that mean for my fracture risk?
3This was an observational study rather than a treatment trial — does my doctor think the findings about how hormones change with age could influence which treatment or supplement approach might work best for me?
4Since this study is completed, has my doctor seen any published results from it, and if so, do those findings change how they'd recommend I address my bone density right now?
5Are there any follow-up treatment trials based on this kind of hormone research that my doctor thinks might be worth looking into alongside, or instead of, standard osteoporosis medications??
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.