Clinical trials: Bone Strength
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Effect of Creatine Supplementation and Exercise on Bone Health
Osteoporosis is an important health problem, costing the Canadian health care system over $2 billion per year. Loss of bone mineral and bone fragility is especially prevalent in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT02047864
- Testing
- Creatine monohydrate
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 237 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Osteoporosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Effects of Low-level Mechanical Vibration on Bone Density in Ambulant Children Affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a X-linked recessive disorder due to a mutation of the dystrophin gene (Xp21). Dystrophin is a sarcolemmal protein of skeletal and cardiac muscle, and its absence causes progressive muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT05281120
- Testing
- Low-level mechanical vibrations WITH vertical sinusoidal acceleration, Low-level mechanical vibrations WITHOUT vertical sinusoidal acceleration
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Radius Fractures
Association Between Hand-Eye Coordination and Handgrip Strength in Children Post-Healing of DRGF
The study investigates whether hand-eye coordination is related to handgrip strength in children (aged 5-12 years) after they have healed from distal radius greenstick fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT07037355
- Testing
- Handgrip Strength and Hand-Eye Coordination Assessment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Skeletal Disorder
Bone and Muscle Health in Kids
Vitamin D deficiency in childhood leads to poor bone growth and muscle weakness, yet it is unknown if the amount of vitamin D a woman consumes during her pregnancy affects her child's bone and muscle development.
- Trial name
- BONUSKids (NCT03537443)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 642 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Bone Loss
Bone in CKD Alkali Response (BICARb Pilot Trial)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether potassium citrate improves skeletal health in adults and children with chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- BICARb (NCT05918029)
- Testing
- Potassium Citrate Extended Release Oral Tablet, Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hyperkyphosis, Respiratory Failure
Core Stability and Respiratory Parameters in Children With Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
Hyperkyphosis, defined as an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine beyond normal limits, is among the factors that reduce chest wall mobility and lung function.
- Trial name
- NCT06853548
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Sickle Cell Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency
High Dose Vitamin D Supplementation in Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Suboptimal vitamin D status is well reported in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients and associated with a negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQL).
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Health Related Quality of Life, Hand Grip Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06274203
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Effects of a Physical Rehabilitation Program Using the Nintendo Wii on Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Children with osteogenesis imperfecta are described as extremely sedentary and therefore fatigable, which strongly impacts their daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT02542540
- Testing
- Training with Nintendo Wii console
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Idiopathic Short Stature
Skeletal Muscle Effects of GH in Boys
The purpose of the study is to measure the functional effects of recombinant GH in skeletal muscle, in addition to growth promotion, in short prepubertal boys with either growth hormone deficiency or idiopathic short stature.
- Trial name
- NCT04020913
- Testing
- Somatropin injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Idiopathic Scoliosis
The Effect of Vertebral Body Tethering on Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Cross-Section Area in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
We aimed to compare the paraspinal muscle cross-section area and functional results of anterior vertebral tethering and selective thoracic fusion surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05347056
- Testing
- Lumbar Spine Magnetic Resonance, Isokinetic trunk flexion-extension trunk muscle strength and endurance test, Lomber Region Range of motion assessment
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Cerebral Palsy
The Relationship of Bone Strength and Fitness Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
In the first year, all subjects received clinical assessments include subjective assessment, basic data, nutritional status and fitness assessments.
- Trial name
- NCT01378442
- Testing
- fitness training program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
The Effect of the Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Parameters and Functional Capacity in Idiopathic Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the abnormality of the spine with direct effects on the shape and mechanics of the thoracic cage. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is the most common 3-dimensional deformity of the spine which can potentially…
- Trial name
- NCT03391895
- Testing
- Home based exercise program, Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Osteoporosis
Teriparatide (PTH) and Bone Strength in Postmenopausal Women
This study will investigate the effects on bone quality of a medication (Teriparatide) used to treat people with severe osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01155245
- Testing
- Forteo
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Erb Palsy
Stretch-Shortening Cycle Exercise: Potential Implications For Children With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury
This study was set out to evaluate the effect of a 12-week stretch-shortening cycle exercise (SSC-Ex) on muscle strength, bone mineral density, and upper extremity function in children with obstetric brachial plexus injury…
- Trial name
- NCT06157476
- Testing
- Stretch-shortening exercise, Standard exercise program
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Childhood Obesity
The Effect of Eccentric Training on Anthropometrics, Physical Fitness and Bone Strength in Overweight Children
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of aerobic eccentric training in overweight and obese children.
- Trial name
- NCT04284670
- Testing
- EXERCISE
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
The Spirometry;, The Strength of Respiratory Muscles - MIP, MEP;
Short-term Effects of the Simultaneous Use of Two Physiotherapeutic Methods in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - Pilot Study
The assessment of influence joint physiotherapy (DoboMed and OMT Kaltenborn - Evjenth) on the function of the respiratory system and the morphology of the ribcage in short-term intensive physiotherapy.
- Conditions
- The Spirometry;, The Strength of Respiratory Muscles - MIP, MEP;, Kyphosis (Plurimeter-V), The Angle of Trunk Rotation in Thoracic Part
- Trial name
- NCT01250860
- Testing
- Derotational manual therapy techniques in selected segments in spine
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Whole-body vibration therapy (WBVT) is a novel, non-pharmacological intervention aimed at improving muscle strength and endurance as well as bone density.
- Trial name
- NCT01954940
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Scoliosis
Phase IV Comparing Rods of Yield Strengths to Correct Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
There has been a growing trend amongst surgeons to use a construct for correction of scoliosis which involves segmental instrumentation with pedicle screws.
- Trial name
- NCT00768313
- Testing
- titanium rod, ultra strength stainless steel rod
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Type-1 Diabetes
Canadian Bone Strength Development Study
The goal of this project is to learn about differences in bone development between children with and without type-1 diabetes (T1D). The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- CanBSDS (NCT06287840)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Bone Health, Muscle Function
Effects of Milk Protein and Vitamin D on Children's Growth and Health
The purpose of D-pro is to investigate the combined and separate effects of milk protein and vitamin D on bone health, growth, muscle function, body composition and cardiometabolic health in 6-8-year-old children.
- Conditions
- Bone Health, Muscle Function, Cardiometabolic Health, Appetite Regulation
- Trial name
- D-pro (NCT03956732)
- Testing
- Milk Protein (high), Vitamin D, Milk Protein (medium)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen