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DXA Study of Precision and Reliability

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03621306

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Official title

Precision and Reliability of Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Testing

Brief summary

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The purpose of the study is to assess precision of the GE Lunar iDXA, Hologic Horizon W DXA scanner, and the Stratec peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) scanner. Aim 1: To assess standard deviation (SD) and coefficient of variation (CV) of testing bone mineral, bone geometry, and soft tissues in inanimate objects and adults. Tests on adults will be structured to assess: 1. Within- and between-day variability of testing 2. Within- and between-technician variability of testing 3. Variability due to positioning and post-scan processing 4. Variability due to different DXA scanning equipment Aim 2: To assess the least significant change (LSC) for testing bone mineral and soft tissues in adults. Aim 3: To assess strengths and limitations of DXA and pQCT testing, including sensitivity to movement, rate of re-rescanning, etc. which are crucial components for demonstrating feasibility in grant applications. Aim 4: To construct a database of DXA and pQCT test results and quality control procedures, showing our laboratory's quality control level.

Study identification

NCT ID
NCT03621306
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Study type
Observational
Phase
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Penn State University
Other
Enrollment
400 participants

Conditions and interventions

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers

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Study timeline

Start date
Jun 15, 2008
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2028
Completion
Dec 30, 2028
Last update posted
Jul 5, 2026

2008 – 2028

United States locations

U.S. sites
1
U.S. states
1
U.S. cities
1
Facility City State ZIP Site status
Women's Health and Exercise Laboratories, The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania 16802 Recruiting

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