Clinical trials: Bone Calcification
Adverse Bone Health, HIV Infection
Calcium and High-dose Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density Among HIV-infected Children and Adolescents
Since there is no cure for HIV, therefore antiretroviral therapy must be taken life-long. Some of the HIV medications can negatively impact the health of the bone and is even more exacerbated in perinatally HIV-injected children…
- Trial name
- CAL-D (NCT02426840)
- Testing
- High dose vitamin D and calcium, Normal dose vitamin D and calcium
- Where
- 5 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University
Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease
Nasal Calcitonin in the Treatment of Bone Mineral Loss in Children and Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The hypothesis underlying this study is that nasally administered calcitonin will stabilize or improve bone mineral density in young patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00114803
- Testing
- Calcitonin nasal spray (salmon)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Down Syndrome (DS), Low Bone Mineral Density
The Impact of Core Stability Versus Respiratory Muscle Strengthening Exercises on Bone Mineral Density in Children With Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome often exhibit diminished physical fitness levels and lower bone mass. Numerous factors contribute to this decrease in bone mass density, including decreased levels of leptin, reduced muscle mass and…
- Trial name
- NCT07328165
- Testing
- Core Stability Exercise Group, Respiratory Muscle Strengthening Group, Control /Conventional Physiotherapy Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
HIV Infection
Vitamin D Absorption in HIV Infected Young Adults Being Treated With Tenofovir Containing cART
This is a 48 week randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled prospective cohort study of adolescents and young adults with HIV infection in the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) who are…
- Trial name
- NCT01751646
- Testing
- Vitamin D3 50,000 IU
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bone Mineral Density
A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Effects of a 91-day Oral Contraceptive on Bone Mineral Density in Adolescent Females
This study is being conducted to compare the effects of a 91-day oral contraceptive (OC) to a 28-day OC regimen on bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescent females.
- Trial name
- NCT00924560
- Testing
- 91-day Levonorgestrel Oral Contraceptive, 28-day Levonorgestrel Oral Contraceptive
- Where
- 46 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,361 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duramed Research
Post-COVID-19 Condition, Ulcerative Colitis
Emerging Indications for Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on treating emerging indications (i.e., conditions that have shown to potentially benefit from HBOT) using the Multicenter Registry for Hyperbaric…
- Conditions
- Post-COVID-19 Condition, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease, Calciphylaxis
- Trial name
- NCT07240649
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT), 100% Oxygen
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Jay C. Buckey Jr.
Bone Mineralization, Adolescent Development
Calcium Metabolism in Asian Adolescents
Maximizing calcium retention by the skeleton within the genetic potential is a key strategy to prevent osteoporosis. It has been shown that calcium retention varies between blacks and whites and between gender within race.
- Trial name
- NCT00591708
- Testing
- Beverage containing calcium citrate malate, Beverage fortified with calcium citrate malate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Bone Mineral Density, Childhood Cancer Survivors
Bone Mineral Density Status in Pediatric and Adolescent Survivors of Childhood Cancer With History of Bone Fracture
This research study is evaluating bone mineral density in childhood cancer survivors who have a history of bone fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT02355340
- Testing
- Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia
Studies on Abnormal Bone From Patients With Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia and McCune Albright Syndrome
This study will investigate how a gene mutation (change in DNA) causes the abnormal bone in fibrous dysplasia-a condition in which areas of normal bone are replaced with a fibrous growth similar to a scar.
- Trial name
- NCT00001973
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Bone Cancer
Retrospective Study of the Biomechanical Properties of Large Allografts
Primary Objectives: 1. To evaluate the material properties, histomorphometric indices, bone mineral density (BMD), and presence of microfractures in retrieved large allograft cortical bone specimens removed from orthopaedic…
- Trial name
- NCT00632294
- Testing
- Tissue Sample
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Osteoporosis
Building Better Bones in Children
Calcium is important for healthy bone growth in children. Poor bone growth and development during childhood can lead to osteoporosis later in life.
- Trial name
- NCT00063037
- Testing
- Behavioral modification - nutrition education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Vitamin d Deficiency
Effect of Supplementation With ω-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin D and Calcium in Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of supplementation with Omega 3, Vitamin D and Calcium, in a cohort of children with ALL undergoing treatment and compare changes in the concentrations of biomarkers of bone…
- Trial name
- NCT05950204
- Testing
- ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (DHA and EPA), Vitamin D (cholecalciferol), Calcium (calcium carbonate)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Osteoporosis
Zoledronate or Observation in Maintaining Bone Mineral Density in Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery to Remove Both Ovaries
This randomized phase II trial is studying zoledronate to see how well it works compared to observation in maintaining bone mineral density in patients who are undergoing surgery to remove both ovaries.
- Conditions
- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Osteoporosis, Ovarian Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00305695
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Zoledronic Acid
- Where
- 95 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Gynecologic Oncology Group
Osteoporosis
Longitudinal Study of Bone Mineral Density in Survivors of Solid Pediatric Cancers
Specific subgroups of children who survive treatment for childhood malignancies have been shown to develop relative osteopenia following chemotherapy and are felt to be at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life due to…
- Trial name
- NCT00615485
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Adolescent Depression
Bone Mineral Content and Bone Metabolism in Adolescents on Antipsychotic Therapy
We hypothesize that antipsychotic induced hyperprolactinemia can decrease bone mineral accrual and decrease bone mineral content (BMC) in adolescents on antipsychotic therapy. Specifics Aims 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00399776
- Testing
- Bone Density Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Cleft Lip and Palate
Progression of Grafted Bone Density in Cleft Alveolus
The patients with unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate received alveolar bone graft surgery. Two time points of cone beam CT were taken for all the patients: post-operative 6 months, and post-operative 2 years.
- Trial name
- CDAABG (NCT04987190)
- Testing
- alveolar bone graft
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Severe Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
Study of Growth and Bone Mineral Density in Children With Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Treated With Dupilumab
This study is researching an approved drug called dupilumab (called "study drug"). Dupilumab is approved in the United States for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 6 months and older with moderate-to-severe…
- Trial name
- BUILD-PEDS (NCT07187089)
- Testing
- dupilumab
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Hypercalciuria; Idiopathic, Nephrolithiasis
Comparison of the Impact of Diet vs Thiazide in BMD in Children With Idiopathic Hypercalciuria
The investigator's objective is to compare and evaluate the impact of nutritional treatment vs. pharmacological treatment (hydrochlorothiazide) in bone mineral density in children with idiopathic hypercalciuria.
- Trial name
- HIC (NCT03951558)
- Testing
- Diet for calciuria prevention, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico Gomez
Bone Health, Performance Enhancing Product Use
Efficacy Comparison of Jarlsberg- and Norvegia Cheese on Bone Markers and Bone Mineral Density in Nordic Skiers
The study objective consists of the following two aims: 1. Compare the effect of daily intake of Jarlsberg and Norvegia cheese on bonehealth in active Cross Country- and Biathlon skiers of both sexes. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06688032
- Testing
- Jarlsberg cheese, Norvegia
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meddoc
Metabolic Bone Disease, Osteopenia
A Study to Assess Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity Using an Acoustic Method
The goal of this project is to develop a new noninvasive ultrasound based technique, called vibro-acoustic analysis (VAA), for evaluation of infant bone health with particular application in assessment of bone health in premature…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Bone Disease, Osteopenia, Neonatal Rickets
- Trial name
- NCT04752098
- Testing
- Vibro-acoustic analysis (VAA), based on ultrasound radiation force
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic