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Researchers are always looking for people affected by osteoporosis to get involved in their research. This could be by completing a survey or attending a clinical trial.
On this page, you can find information about current research studies into osteoporosis and bone health, and how you may be able to help.
Some studies will need people affected by osteoporosis, sometimes with a particular medical history. Other studies will need help from healthcare professionals. You may not always find a study listed here that is relevant to you.
This page is regularly updated with new opportunities. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to find out the latest opportunities as they are added, or subscribe to updates.
Be Part of Research - studies actively recruiting
Research body: Different universities, hospitals and drugs companies that are undertaking research.
About the opportunity:
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) website lists all the studies taking place in the UK.
How can you help?
You can browse current opportunities on the NIHR website or create a free account and choose the areas of health and care you’re interested in and the NIHR will send you information on studies that match your interests.
To take part you can contact the study team via the link to their website or contact details on the study page. The study team will be your point of contact from here.
Click on the studies below, to find out more.
OSTEOMICS: Identifying regulators of bone homeostasis
AI-enableD bone health Optimisation osteoPorosis for Treatment
RESTORE - Study of AGN1 LOEP to prevent secondary hip fractures
Smart wearable device (gaitQ): Walk better project
National registry of rare kidney diseases
World hip trauma evaluation (WHiTE) platform
*associated with a Royal Osteoporosis Society Research Grant
PLEASE NOTE: This list is updated monthly, for the most up-to-date list please visit the NIHR website.
Any questions?
You can find more information on the NIHR website.
Let’s prevent disease together – join the Our Future Health research programme
Research institution: Our Future Health
About the opportunity:
Our Future Health is a charity working in partnership with the NHS, other charities and industry. The programme aims to recruit up to five million adult volunteers from across the UK to help researchers discover new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases.
You can help if:
Every adult living in the UK is eligible to join Our Future Health, including people with pre-existing health conditions. By taking part in Our Future Health, you’ll support new discoveries that will help everyone live longer and healthier lives.
About the study:
More information about the programme including how to take part can be found on the Our Future Health website Our Future Health.
How can you help?
Joining the programme consists of three main steps:
- Read and sign the Our Future Health consent form;
- Fill in a questionnaire about your health and lifestyle; and
- Attend an Our Future Health clinic appointment to have some physical measurements taken and provide a small sample of your blood.
Any questions?
Please contact the study team by email at support@ourfuturehealth.org.uk if you have any further questions.
Help improve the quality of research into osteoporosis
Research body: The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
You can help if:
You have osteoporosis or care for those who do.
About the opportunity:
The NIHR funds health research so professionals, policy makers and patients can make informed decisions based on research.
It needs people with everyday experience of osteoporosis to comment on research proposals related to the condition.
When can you help?
This opportunity is ongoing.
How can you help?
By becoming a reviewer. Reviewers look at a research proposal or commissioning brief and answer key questions for the board or panel.
Each review can be done in your own time, to an agreed deadline.
Any questions?
Find out more on the NIHR website.
Get involved with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
Research body: The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
You can help if:
You are a patient, carer or member of the public.
About the opportunity:
The NIHR regularly public involvement in research.
When can you help?
This opportunity is ongoing. The NIHR list opportunities on their website. Click the button below to see the current opportunities.
How can you help?
You can get involved in NIHR research by:
- suggesting a research question
- giving your opinion on potential research
- joining a NIHR committee
- becoming a Research Champion
- giving your views on research findings and how they impact you
Any questions?
You can email enquiries@nihr.ac.uk.
Share your experience of living with a rare type of osteoporosis
Date added: December 2015
Research body: The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and University of Oxford
You can help if:
You have been affected by a rare type of osteoporosis, such as osteoporosis associated with pregnancy or idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis.
About the study:
This study is looking to improve understanding of rare bone, joint and blood vessel diseases, so new tests and treatments can be developed for them.
When can you help?
Ongoing, over a period of five years.
How can you help?
By completing and updating an online profile and family map, and a number of online questionnaires.
To take part, you need to give permission for the researchers to access your NHS and social care records.
Any questions?
You can find out more about the RUDY study by visiting the RUDY website.
