People With Osteoporosis Can Walk-BEST to Reduce Fall and Fracture Risk (NCT07621679) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
People With Osteoporosis Can Walk-BEST to Reduce Fall and Fracture Risk
Canada28 participantsStarted 2026-05-07
Plain-language summary
The aim of the Walk BEST study is to provide evidence that it is feasible to implement the technology assisted gait- focused walking program Walk-BEST™ in older adults with osteoporosis, and that this program is acceptable to this population.
Who can participate
Age range
70 Years
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* men and women 70 years and older
* able to walk independently with or without a walking aid
* experienced a prior fracture after the age of 40, OR two falls in the past 12 months, OR who have a bone mineral density test (done as part of routine clinical evaluation) with a T-score \< -2.5, OR on a Health Canada-approved anti-osteoporosis medication (oral or intravenous bisphosphonate, denosumab, teriparatide, or romozosumab) to reduce fracture risk or on a bisphosphonate drug holiday (planned treatment interruption)
Exclusion Criteria:
* fracture sustained in the past 12 months
* unable to walk unsupervised because of active medical or neurocognitive reasons
* unable to provide informed consent, or cannot communicate in English or French
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
1
Study recruitment rates (feasibility objective)
Timeframe: 3 months
2
Study retention rates (feasibility objective)
Timeframe: 9 months
3
Adherence to intervention (feasibility objective)
Timeframe: 9 months
4
Perceived acceptability and usability of the Heel2Toe sensor (feasibility objective)
Timeframe: 9 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07621679
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre