DXA Study of Precision and Reliability

Launched by PENN STATE UNIVERSITY · Aug 3, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the DXA Study of Precision and Reliability, is looking at how accurate and consistent different scanning machines are when measuring bone health and body composition. The study will test three types of scanners to see how well they perform in various situations, like different days, different technicians, and variations in how people are positioned during the scans. The goal is to understand how much the results can change and to create a database that helps ensure the quality of these tests in the future.

To participate in this study, you need to be a healthy adult aged 18-40 or over 40, and there are some criteria that might exclude you, such as being pregnant, having certain medical devices, or weighing over 450 lbs. If you join, you'll undergo scans that measure your bone and soft tissue health, and the results will help improve the reliability of these important tests. The study is currently recruiting participants, and everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of gender.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy adults of two age groups, 1) aged 18-40 or 2) aged \>40yr.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. for females, being pregnant
• • 2. Having had X-ray procedures using contrast material in the previous 3 days
• • 3. Having medical devices that interfere with scan accuracy
• • 4. Wearing external metal objects that cannot be removed
• • 5. Having internal metal objects
• • 6. Body mass of \> 450 lbs.
• • 7. Having ostomies