The Functional Muscle-Bone Incongruity Index (FKUI) is a novel approach developed to evaluate the relationship between muscle function and bone health. This prospective observational study aims to investigate the clinical applicability of FKUI, which combines handgrip strength, total hip bone mineral density (BMD), and lumbar-hip BMD discordance. Approximately 200 adult participants undergoing routine DXA assessment will be enrolled. The study will examine whether the combined evaluation of muscle function and bone health parameters provides a more comprehensive assessment of musculoskeletal status than individual measures alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Attendance at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic
* Scheduled to undergo routine bone mineral density assessment by DXA as part of clinical evaluation
* Ability to perform handgrip strength testing
* Availability of lumbar spine and total hip bone mineral density measurements suitable for analysis
* Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age younger than 18 years
* Secondary causes of osteoporosis (e.g., hyperparathyroidism, Cushing syndrome, malignancy, or other conditions affecting bone metabolism)
* History of metabolic bone disease
* Major trauma or fracture within the previous 6 months
* Upper extremity disorders that may significantly affect handgrip strength measurement (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, neurological disorders, major deformities)
* DXA measurements that are technically inadequate or unsuitable for analysis
* Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent
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
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Functional Muscle-Bone Incongruity Index (FKUI)
Timeframe: Baseline (at study enrollment)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07677033
SponsorKanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital