Atherosclerosis, Bone Density, Vascular Calcification
Conditions
Keywords
calcification, osteoporosis
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a link between calcium build up in the veins or arteries (including the veins/arteries of the heart) and deterioration of the bone. This will help understand if there is a connection between heart disease and bone disease.
Interventions
PROCEDURECT of the bones
A CT scan will be performed on one arm and one leg for the purpose of acquiring images for this research study.
Sponsors
University of Michigan
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male or Female * 30 years of age or older * Must already be scheduled to have a CT examination of the arteries of the heart
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with bone cancer * Previous diagnosis of cancer that's spread to the bone * History of cancer that involves bone marrow * Any bone disease other than osteoporosis * Any disease which leads to serious osteoporosis or vascular calcification such as: * kidney disease * thyroid and adrenal disease * anorexia nervosa * secondary osteoporosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine if there is a connection between heart disease and bone disease through correlation of bone density with the calcium deposited in the coronary arteries. | 1 year |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed