Clinical trials: Bone Calcification
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
The Skeletal Effects of SSRIs
Do Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Affect Bone Mass in Adolescents
Building on findings from animal studies, pediatric clinical trials, epidemiologic research in adults, and on preliminary findings from the investigators' laboratory in children and adolescents, this project aims to investigate…
- Trial name
- SSRI_BMD (NCT02147184)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 287 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chadi A. Calarge
Low Bone Mass, Low Bone Mineral Density
A Transiliac Crest Bone Histology and Histomorphometry Study in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mass or Osteoporosis Previously Treated With Denosumab
To characterize the effects of discontinuation of denosumab therapy on variables of bone histology in postmenopausal women with low bone mass or osteoporosis.
- Conditions
- Low Bone Mass, Low Bone Mineral Density, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00887965
- Testing
- Previous denosumab
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Low Bone Mass, Low Bone Mineral Density
A High-resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography Study in Postmenopausal Women Previously Treated With Denosumab
To evaluate the combined effect of denosumab treatment and discontinuation on cortical thickness at the distal radius by High Resolution-Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT).
- Conditions
- Low Bone Mass, Low Bone Mineral Density, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00890981
- Testing
- high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT), Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Prevention of Bone Loss After Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
This is a Phase 2, open-label, randomized, controlled clinical study of pediatric subjects treated with pamidronate with calcium and vitamin D versus calcium and vitamin D alone following hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).
- Trial name
- NCT02074631
- Testing
- Pamidronate, Calcium and vitamin D
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
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
Vitamin D Deficiency
Treatment of Vitamin D Insufficiency
The purpose of this study is to answer the following questions: Does vitamin D increase calcium absorption, bone mass and muscle mass and function in women past menopause who have mildly low vitamin D levels? Do these benefits…
- Trial name
- NCT00933244
- Testing
- High Dose Vitamin D3, Low Dose Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Juvenile Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density
Alendronate in Juvenile Osteoporosis
The investigators earlier have shown that treatment of patients with juvenile osteoporosis with alendronate (Fosamax) for 12 months increased the bone density without side effects.
- Conditions
- Juvenile Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density, Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00920075
- Testing
- Alendronate (Fosamax)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Osteoporosis
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose Response Study of AMG 162 (Denosumab) in Japanese Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Subjects
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of AMG 162 (denosumab) treatment on the lumbar spine BMD at month 12 and safety profile across the dose range tested (14, 60 and 100 mg SC once every 6 months) in…
- Trial name
- NCT00306189
- Testing
- 100 mg AMG 162, 60 mg AMG 162, 14 mg AMG 162
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Spinal Cord Injury
The Effect of FES on Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Regular exercise is strongly recommended to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, children and young adults with damaged spinal cords may not be able to exercise regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT00291317
- Testing
- RT 300-P FES Cycle
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Specialized Hospital
Thalassemia
Zinc & Bone Health in Thalassemia: The Think Zinc Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether zinc can improve bone health in young patients with thalassemia.
- Trial name
- ThinkZn (NCT00459732)
- Testing
- Zinc
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, Osteoporosis
A Severity-Adapted Clinical Trial of Diminished Bone Mineral Density in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors
Research studies have shown that children who are long-term survivors of childhood leukemia may be at greater risk for early bone loss called osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00186901
- Testing
- Calcium carbonate (Tums), vitamin D
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 429 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
X-linked Hypophosphatemia, Hypophosphatemic Rickets
Calcitriol Monotherapy for X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
Children and adults with XLH recruited will be treated with calcitriol alone (without phosphate supplementation) for one year, during which the calcitriol dose will be escalated during the first 3 months of therapy.
- Conditions
- X-linked Hypophosphatemia, Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Hypophosphatemic Rickets, X-Linked Dominant
- Trial name
- NCT03748966
- Testing
- Calcitriol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
LeukoSEQ: Whole Genome Sequencing as a First-Line Diagnostic Tool for Leukodystrophies
Leukodystrophies, and other heritable disorders of the white matter of the brain, were previously resistant to genetic characterization, largely due to the extreme genetic heterogeneity of molecular causes.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, 4H Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT02699190
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Low Bone Mineral Density
An Open-label, Single-arm Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety of Denosumab Administration in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density
An Open-label, Single-arm Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety of Denosumab Administration in Postmenopausal Women with Low Bone Mineral Density
- Trial name
- NCT00325468
- Testing
- AMG 162
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Bone Mineral Density, Bone Strength
Vibration Intervention For Bone Enhancement In Childhood Cancer Survivors
Treatment for childhood cancer interferes with normal bone maturation such that maximal peak bone mass may never be attained by some survivors of childhood cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01010230
- Testing
- LMHF mechanical stimulation active device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Vitamin D Deficiency
Evaluation of Vitamin D Requirements During Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy starting at the beginning of the second trimester.
- Trial name
- NCT00292591
- Testing
- cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 501 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are one of the common physical disabilities in childhood. For SMA, progressive muscle weakness and early fatigue hamper the mobility of the sufferers.
- Trial name
- NCT03056144
- Testing
- whole body vibration therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Low Bone Mineral Density
Determine the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Denosumab (AMG 162) in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density
To determine the effect of denosumab treatment compared with placebo over 12 months on bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine in postmenopausal women with low BMD.
- Trial name
- NCT00043186
- Testing
- Denosumab, Alendronate
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Osteoporosis
Safety and Efficacy of Alendronate (Fosamax) in Children With Osteoporosis
We have previously evaluated the safety and efficacy of Alendronate in 10 patients with juvenile osteoporosis during a 12-month clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT00259857
- Testing
- Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina