Objective
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, currently affecting nearly 200 million individuals worldwide. The disease leads to increased bone fragility and fracture risk of hip, spine, forearm and shoulder. In Europe alone, at least one in three women and one in eight men over the age of 50 will sustain an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime.
Our aim is to improve treatment of the most common of all osteoporotic fractures: the Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF). Vertebrae (spinal bones) are the building blocks of the spinal column. Loss of body height and a bent posture are visible signs of the condition. People suffering from vertebral compression fractures tend to become less mobile, and regularly suffer from associated problems like decreased appetite, sleep disorders, low self esteem, diminished social interaction and loss of independence. High doses of pain medication, especially narcotic drugs, further limit functional ability in daily life.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP6-2004-SME-COOP
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Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
TELTOW
Germany
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