Low-dose aspirin and fracture risk in healthy older adults [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Anna Barker (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Stephanie Ward ,  Dr Sundeep Khosla ,  Prof John McNeil ,  Prof Kerrie Sanders

Brief description Disability, mortality and healthcare burden from fractures in older people is a growing problem worldwide. This is despite decades of clinical research, best practice guidelines and advances in therapies that aim to reduce fracture risk. The World Health Organization has identified fracture prevention as a public health priority. This study will determine whether a widely available, simple and inexpensive health intervention—aspirin—can reduce the incidence of fracture and associated disability amongst older Australians.

Funding Amount $1,290,628.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant