Association of Bone Quality and Quantity With Vascular Calcification

University of Michigan

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Vascular Calcification Atherosclerosis Bone Density

Interventions

CT of the bonesPROCEDURE

A CT scan will be performed on one arm and one leg for the purpose of acquiring images for this research study.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 30 Years

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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

Locations (1)

University of Michigan Hospital

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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.

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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