Assessing Bone Fracture Healing Effect of Almonds

Launched by AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, PAKISTAN ·

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This clinical trial is studying whether eating sweet almonds can help heal broken thigh (femur) and shin (tibia) bones as well as, or better than, the usual vitamin D supplements doctors recommend. Since vitamin D supplements can be expensive and sometimes cause side effects, researchers want to see if almonds, which have important nutrients for bone health, could be a safe and affordable alternative. The study will check how well the bones are healing using X-rays after treatment and will also monitor any side effects. They’ll compare bone healing and vitamin D levels in the blood between people eating almonds and those taking vitamin D supplements.

Adults aged 18 to 55 who have recently broken their thigh or shin bone due to injury may be eligible to join, as long as they don’t have serious health problems or allergies to almonds or vitamin D. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either almonds, vitamin D, or a combination of both in different sequences over about 13 weeks. They’ll have regular check-ups and X-rays to track healing and will be asked to keep a diary to record their almond intake. The goal is to find out if almonds can safely help bones heal and possibly offer a new, cost-effective option for people recovering from these common fractures.

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