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OsteoPorotic fracTure preventION System (OPTIONS) Research Study

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllBrigham and Women's Hospital
NCT06731608 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones so the bones may break easily. The risk for osteoporosis increases with age in both women and men. Osteoporosis affects 10 million older adults in the US. Osteoporosis is a common cause of broken bones in the hips and legs. Broken bones can lead to disability, nursing home placement, and death. Because of the dire consequences, a broken hip or leg is one of the most dreaded injuries for older adults. Many studies confirm that a simple regimen of exercise, healthy diet and bone-strengthening medications can improve overall recovery after a broken hip or leg. This regimen can prevent a person from becoming disabled, having future fractures, and even prevent death. Many older adults have surgery in a hospital after breaking a hip or leg. Then older adults go to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for rehabilitation. Care in SNFs varies greatly. Som

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥65 years old * Community-dwelling at the time of fracture * Admission to a participating SNF for rehabilitation following a lower limb fragility fracture, including pelvic fractures * Expected discharge to the community (home or assisted living) Exclusion Criteria: * Not English or Spanish speaker * Admission Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score 0-7 * SNF length of stay \< 7 days * Regular access to a working telephone or other communication device * Receiving hospice or end-of-life care
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What it tests

  • OPTIONS
  • Enhanced usual care
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Where

2 sites
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Gerontology
Baltimore, United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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