Clinical trials: Calcification
Preterm Infants
Effect of Selenium Supplementation on Trace Mineral Antioxidant Enzyme and Amino Acid Metabolism in Infants
The objectives of the study were to assess the serum selenium, zinc, and copper status and plasma and white blood cell antioxidant enzyme activities of low birth weight infants receiving selenium supplemented and non-selenium…
- Trial name
- NCT02066610
- Testing
- selenium and sodium selenate supplementation, selenium and sodium selenite supplementation, Without selenium and sodium selenate supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
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
Children Over 3 Undergoing Dialysis With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Calcium Isotope Ratios to Assess Calcium Bone Balance in Dialysis Children Receiving Cinacalcet
Managing bone and mineral disorders associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD-MBD) in children is a complex task. Controlling parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels involves adjusting calcium intake, managing hyperphosphatemia…
- Trial name
- Cin-ca (NCT07007338)
- Testing
- Supplementary blood samples and urines samples
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Dwarfism, Pituitary, Turner Syndrome
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in Adolescents With Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
This study is a multicenter, open-label, postmarketing surveillance study. The substudy will collect information on BMD in adolescents and young adults with GHD or Turner syndrome who are completing GH treatment for statural…
- Trial name
- NCT00097526
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Bone Mineral Density
The Role of Impact Activity in Peripubertal Bone Accrual
Osteoporosis has been established as a major public health problem, primarily effecting women. The attainment of maximal peak bone mass is crucial in the prevention of osteoporosis, yet little is known about the specifics of bone…
- Trial name
- NCT00619047
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Patients With Anorexia Nervosa
Bone Loss in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa
Nutritional deprivation of adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa (AN) reduces the bone mass acquisition. A better understanding of this process would improve the medical treatment of bone alteration and its long-term…
- Trial name
- NCT01907464
- Testing
- clinical parameters description, para clinical parameters description, hormonal parameters dosing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
End Stage Renal Disease
Effect of Vitamin K 2 on Vascular Calcification in Hemodialysis Patients
The aim of this study is to assess the effect of supplementation of vitamin K2 (menaquinone, MK-7) and cholecalciferol (inactive vitamin D) on circulating levels of calcification regulators and to assess their safety in pediatric…
- Trial name
- NCT04145492
- Testing
- Vitamin K2, Cholecalciferol (inactive vitamin D), Vitamin K2 and Cholecalciferol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Vital Pulp Therapy in Young Permanent Tooth
Clinical Evaluation and Cone Beam Computed Tomography Analysis of Different Biomaterials for Apexogenesis of Immature Permanent Molars
The present study will be conducted to clinically evaluation and cone beam computed tomography analysis of amniotic membrane, putty mineral trioxide aggregate and biodentine as therapeutic agents for apexogenesis of immature…
- Trial name
- MTA/CBCT (NCT07336498)
- Testing
- Vital pulp therapy of immature permanent teeth
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Nephrocalcinosis
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Nephrocalcinosis in Children at Sohag University Hospital
To study prevalence, risk factors, possible etiologies, clinical presentation and outcome of nephrocalcinosis in children at Sohag University Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT05862207
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
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
Primary Teeth, Pulpotomy
Comparison of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) & Ferric Sulfate (FS) Pulpotomies
Comparison of clinical and radiographic success between Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Ferric Sulfate pulpotomies for primary molars. Recall appointments are completed 6 months, 9 months and 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT02783911
- Testing
- MTA, Ferric Sulfate
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda 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
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
Coronary Calcification Progression Study
To investigate use of Fast Gated Helical Computed Tomography (FGHCT) measures of coronary artery calcium (CAC), FGHCT-CAC, for discrimination of coronary artery disease (CAD) and to quantify progression of coronary artery calcium…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00006526
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Coronary Disease
Detection of Coronary Artery Calcification: Comparison of Volumetric and Electron Beam Computed Tomography
Electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) has been regarded as the state-of-the-art investigation for detecting and quantitating coronary artery calcification.
- Trial name
- NCT00001836
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
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
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Effects of Swallowed Steroids on Bone Density and Growth in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is characterized by allergy-driven inflammation of the esophagus leading to a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms and increased healthcare utilization.
- Trial name
- NCT03615950
- Testing
- Bone Mineral Density (DEXA) scan, Vitamin D Measurement, Height measurement
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project
The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project (MDBP) seeks to collect and analyze clinical data and biological samples from leukodystrophy patients worldwide to support ongoing and future research projects.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, Leukoencephalopathies, 4H Syndrome
- Trial name
- MDBP (NCT03047369)
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Fractures, Sprain
Epidemiology of Incidents and Accidents in Sport. Influence of Moisture.
sports accidents and incidents are relatively frequent. We hypothesize that the pursuit of good hydration, including days without training or competition could prevent their occurrence
- Conditions
- Fractures, Sprain, Stress Fractures, Aches
- Trial name
- NCT02346786
- Testing
- eau minérale d'Aix-Les-Bains, tap water
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre de Recherche Rhumatologique et Thermal
Nephrocalcinosis, Preterm Infant
The Incidence and the Risk Factors of Nephrocalcinosis in Very Preterm Infants
The study aims to assess the incidence and the risk factors of nephrocalcinosis in very preterm infants using patient data collected during hospitalisation at the Neonatology Centre.
- Trial name
- NCT04382976
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Vilnius University
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Bone Mineral Density in Childhood and Adolescence
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that has an effect on bone mineral density. It is unclear how and when it effects the bone density.
- Trial name
- NCT01605149
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Creighton University