Research studies

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.

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Research body:Ìý

Be Part of Research provides the first UK-wide registry for all health and care specialities. It gives researchers and research sponsors free and easy access to research-engaged volunteers from across the UK.

About the opportunity:Ìý

Be Part of Research is a UK-wide service. It shows what research is currently happening across the UK. Be Part of Research is run by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), in collaboration with the NHS and devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

How can you help?

You can create a free account on or search for trials and studies into health conditions, including Osteoporosis, at locations near you. Research takes place in lots of places, including NHS hospitals, GP clinics, or sometimes in your own home. Decide what works best for you and then find studies that fit your schedule.

Click on the studies below, to find out more.Ìý

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Any questions?

You can find more information on Osteoporosis studies on .

Research institution: Our Future HealthÌý

About the opportunity:Ìý

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 .

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 atÌýsupport@ourfuturehealth.org.ukÌýif you have any further questions.

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 .

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:

There are lots of ways to get involved in health and care research. NIHR is always looking for people to help guide what research is funded and how it is carried out. You can have a professional role in health or care, lived experience of a condition or just a passing interest.

When can you help?

This opportunity is ongoing. The NIHR lists 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.

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 .