Osteoporosis and Colles Fracture

April 2, 2014 updated by: Northern Orthopaedic Division, Denmark

Low-energy Fracture of the Wrist (Colles Fracture) and Osteoporosis. A Ten Year Follow-up and a Prospective Study

The primary purpose of the retrospective study is to determine the incidence of osteoporosis in women with previous Colles Fracture. Secondly, to determine to which extent Colles Fracture has led to a diagnosis and/or treatment of osteoporosis.

The primary purpose of the prospective study is to determine the incidence of osteoporosis in women with an actual Colles Fracture. Secondly, to investigate the consistency between prospective and retrospective data.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Previous or Actual Colles Fracture

Intervention / Treatment

Procedure: DEXA scan

Detailed Description

Colles Fracture is known to be connected to decreased bone mineral density (BMD). Thus, it can be an early sign of osteoporosis and therefore an increased risk of new fractures.

The results of earlier studies have not been unambiguous in the respect of what extent decreased BMD in the wrist of women with Colles Fracture is synonymous of osteoporosis in the spine and the hip.

An earlier enquiry to the Danish Orthopedic Departments in 1995 showed that only 18 % of the departments diagnosed or referred patients with possible osteoporosis.

The two study designs enhance the possibilities of evaluating the relevance of Low Energy Fractures in the wrist to avoid new fractures and their relation to bone mineral density.

The results could also be a useful tool in quality assurance of the osteoporosis diagnostics.

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Denmark
- Jutland
  - Aalborg,, Jutland, Denmark, 9000
    - The department of Orthopedic surgery Northern Jutland Counties, Denmark
- Northern Jutland
  - Aalborg, Northern Jutland, Denmark
    - Northern Orthopaedic Division, Klinik Aalborg

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

years

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Colles Fracture Women over 40 years Informed consent-

Exclusion Criteria:

High Energy Fracture Deceases or conditions that makes the participant unable to contribute to the investigation-

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Time Perspectives: Retrospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
The incidence of Osteoporosis ten years after a Colles Fracture Time Frame: years	years
The incidence of Osteoporosis in women with an actual Colles Fracture Time Frame: years	years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Northern Orthopaedic Division, Denmark

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Klaus K Pedersen, doctor, Dept. of Orthopedic Northern Jutland Counties, Denmark
Principal Investigator: Klaus K Pedersen, doctor, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Northern Jutland Counties, Denmark

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 21, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria