MRI Quantification of Hip Bone Microstructure in Stage 4 and 5 Chronic Kidney Disease

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Updated on 19 February 2024

Summary

University of Pennsylvania Department of Radiology is conducting a research study on hip bone microstructure and strength in people with AND without chronic renal disease. The purpose of this research is to examine the microstructure of bone in the hip using a new, MRI-based approach.

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If you are eligible (see additional information below), you will come in for 2 study visits, including:
  • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)—one 40 minute long MRI exam
  • DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry)—one 20 minute long DXA exam
  • 1 blood draw

Compensation will be provided.

FAQ

We are looking for males and females who either do NOT have chronic renal disease or DO have stage 4 or 5 chronic renal disease, WITHOUT dialysis.
Eligible participants must:
  • be between the ages of 21 and 50,
  • be pre-menopausal (if applicable), and
  • have NO history of hip fracture.

If interested, please call (215) 349-8519 -OR- email batzdorf@upenn.edu -OR- fill out the contact form below.

Principal Investigator: Chamith Rajapakse, PhD

Details
Condition Chronic Kidney Disease,Chronic Renal Disease,Renal Disease,Kidney Disease,Healthy Control,Healthy
Age 21years - 50years
Clinical Study IdentifierN/A
Last Modified on19 February 2024

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