Bone Health Referral Pathway for Patients Having Hip or Knee Replacement
Tests a surgeon-started bone health referral after joint replacement in adults with osteoporosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Surgeon-Initiated Bone Health Referral Pathway in Patients Undergoing Lower Extremity Arthroplasty
Key facts
- Where
- Columbia, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Charter Professional CenterColumbia, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Johns Hopkins University
- Trial code
- NCT05845021
- Record updated
- 27 October 2026
- Original description
The goal of this clinical trial is to observe the impact of a surgeon-driven bone health referral pathway following lower extremity arthroplasty. The main question this study aims to answer is:Read full original descriptionShow less
The Impact of a Surgeon-Initiated Bone Health Referral Pathway on Implant-Related Complications in Patients With Osteoporosis Undergoing Lower Extremity Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to observe the impact of a surgeon-driven bone health referral pathway following lower extremity arthroplasty. The main question this study aims to answer is:
1) What is impact of a surgeon-driven bone health referral pathway on implant-related complications and fragility fractures when compared to standard of care primary care provider referral.
Researchers will compare the endocrinology referral pathway and standard of care to see if there is a difference in treatment rates, fragility fractures, and implant-related complications following lower extremity arthroplasty.
Inclusion: >50; DEXA-confirmed diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Exclusion: Prior diagnosis of osteoporosis; Prior treatment for osteoporosis.