Did you know after hip fracture, over 75% of older adults never return to their pre-fracture level of daily function and mobility? The STEP-Hi Study at UConn Health is testing strategies that may help improve function in women after hip fracture.
Who Can Participate?
- Women with a recent hip fracture
- Ages 65 years or older
- Willing to participate in a supervised exercise program and/or take a hormone medication, for 6 months (transportation provided to all research visits and exercise sessions)
For more information on what is involved, view the Step-Hi Study Video. You may also contact our site study coordinator Heather McAbee-Sevick to learn how to participate in this study: 860-679-6115 or mcabeesevick@uchc.edu.
This study, Combining Testosterone Therapy and Exercise to Improve Function Post Hip Fracture, is a multisite trial and being led by George Kuchel, MD, Richard Fortinsky. PhD, and Jenna Bartley, PhD, at UConn Health, Center on Aging. IRB#O18-075-2
For more information, contact: Heather McAbee-Sevick at 860-679-6115