Study of Indigenous Muscle and Bone Ageing (SIMBA)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have a substantially greater fracture and falls risk than non-Indigenous Australians. This research study aims to understand why falls and fracture risk is higher, in order to improve screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Benefits to you
- Free health check-up that includes blood and physical performance tests, bone density and body composition scans
- Learning about musculoskeletal health
Commitment
- blood tests (we will provide a light breakfast)
- questionnaires
- physical performance tests
- bone density and body composition scans
Eligibility
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- Aged >35 years
- Weigh less than 160 kg
- At least one side of the body free from any metal or other material that may interfere with imaging
- no existing medical conditions that may deem participation unsafe or inappropriate (e.g. inability to remain still due to a tremor)
- women who are not pregnant or have breastfed in the last 6 month
For further enquiries please contact med-bmrg@monash.edu or 0492 467 012,