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 Click to 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, & Jenna Bartley PhD at UConn Health, Center on Aging. IRB#O18-075-2
For more information, contact: Heather McAbee-Sevick at 860-679-6115