Research studies
ESPRESSO-P Study
A pilot study of home-delivered exercise for improving balance and muscle strength in obese older adults with sarcopenia
SIMBA Study
This research study aims to understand why falls and fracture risk is higher in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, in order to improve screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis.
THOR Study
Haemophilia is a genetic condition where there is a deficiency in a blood clotting factor, and mostly affects men. This research study will be the first to focus on bone and muscle in patients with haemophilia A to understand why fracture rates are higher.
TRAFFIC Study
Identifying variants in novel genes that predispose people on anti-resorptive therapy to sustain atypical femur fractures.
TRAFFIC Sub-Study
Identifying the incidence of atypical femur fractures at Monash Health, by reviewing medical records and radiological scans for patients with femur fractures.
OsteoStrong® Study
This pilot study is exploring the feasibility, safety and efficacy of OsteoStrong ® in postmenopausal women with low bone density.
ALAFOS Study
Monitoring fracture rate, quality of life and osteoporosis knowledge in women on Forteo.
OSMOSIS-P Study
A pilot study of community-based high-intensity exercise for reducing bone and muscle declines during weight loss.