CompletedNot Applicable

Models of Primary Osteoporosis Screening in Male Veterans

United States3,512 participantsStarted 2019-08-30

Plain-language summary

Models of Osteoporosis Screening in Male Veterans aims to test 1 distinct care model of primary osteoporosis screening in men within the VA healthcare setting. All care models deliver VA recommended osteoporosis screening and treatment to high-risk Veterans by appropriate Durham VA clinical staff. The MOPS project will evaluate patient, provider and facility outcomes to determine the effectiveness of each intervention.

Who can participate

Sex

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Inclusion Criteria: PACT Team inclusion criteria: * Provider with at least 0.75 FTE * Provider has completed training (i.e., PACT teams led by residents and fellows are excluded) * Care for male Veterans \>65 years (i.e., Women's Health PACTs are excluded) Patient Inclusion criteria: * No prior fracture or osteoporosis diagnosis * At least 1 VA Undersecretary Guideline risk factor (weight loss \>20% in 5 years; BMI \<25 kg/m2; diabetes; pernicious anemia; gastrectomy; anticonvulsants; glucocorticoids; androgen deprivation therapy; hyperthyroidism; hyperparathyroidism; rheumatoid arthritis; alcohol dependence; chronic lung disease; chronic liver disease; stroke; Parkinsonism; prostate cancer; and current smoking). Patients (enrolled in year 4/5 sub-sample) inclusion criteria: * Men aged 65-85 years * Enrolled in eligible PACT team for at least 2 years * Meet 1 or more criteria for osteoporosis screening as the protocol at PACT enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: None

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Proportion of Participants Screened for Osteoporosis

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1.5 years

Bone Mineral Density T-score at the Femoral Neck

Timeframe: 2 years after the primary care team's start date

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04079868

SponsorVA Office of Research and Development

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-31

Results submitted2025-07-03

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.