Clinical trials: Atrophy; Bone
Bone Loss, Alveolar
Short Dental Implants (5 mm) Versus Long Dental Implants (10 mm)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the survival rate of 5 mm short implants compared to longer implants (10 mm) placed in sinus-grafted sites.
- Trial name
- NCT04144322
- Testing
- Zimmer T3 Short Ex Hex With Discrete Crystalline Deposition, Zimmer T3 with Discrete Crystalline Deposition Ex Hex Parallel Walled implants
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Sarcopenia, Osteopenia
Effect of a Ghrelin Receptor Agonist on Muscle and Bone
Adults with low muscle mass also usually have low bone mass, making them vulnerable to falls, fractures and other injuries. This project will determine the effectiveness of treatment with a ghrelin receptor agonist in improving…
- Trial name
- NCT04021706
- Testing
- Anamorelin Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Alveolar Process Atrophy
Marginal Bone and Soft Tissue Alterations After Use of OsseoSpeed EV Profile Implants
Evaluation of the marginal bone and soft tissue alterations after the OsseoSpeed™ EV Profile implants placement in anterior maxilla.
- Trial name
- NCT04243421
- Testing
- Implantation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Bialystok
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
Alveolar Bone Loss
Histological Evaluation of Healing Following Ridge Preservation Using a Combined Cortical/Cancellous Mineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft
The study is a 3-arm, parallel-design, randomized, prospective clinical trial.designed to examine histologic wound healing following ridge preservation using cortical bone allograft, cancellous bone allograft, or a combination of…
- Trial name
- NCT02275767
- Testing
- 50% cortical/50% cancellous FDBA, 100% cortical FDBA, 100% cancellous FDBA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Muscle Loss, Fractures
Musculoskeletal Effects of Bicarbonate
With aging, men and women develop a mild and progressive metabolic acidosis. This occurs as a result of declining renal function and ingestion of acid-producing diets.
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss, Fractures, Osteoporosis, Age Related, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01475214
- Testing
- potassium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Endosseous Dental Implant Failure, Alveolar Bone Loss
Plasma of Argon Cleaning on Implant Abutments: 5-year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Contamination of implant abutments could potentially influence the peri-implant tissue inflammatory response. The aim of the present study was to assess the radiographic bone changes around customized, platform switched…
- Trial name
- NCT02552810
- Testing
- Steam clean, Plasma of Argon
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Alveolar Bone Loss, Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Comparison of Amnion Chorion Membrane vs. Dense Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane in Ridge Preservation Procedures
The purpose of this study is to examine if a biologically active commercially available amnion chorion membrane (ACM) is as effective as the commercially available inert dense polytetrafluoroethylene membrane (D-PTFE) in…
- Trial name
- NCT02602223
- Testing
- Placing Amnion chorion membrane over grafted site, Placing d-PTFE membrane over grafted site
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana 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
Gingival Recession, Bone Loss, Alveolar
Esthetic Outcomes of Single Immediate Implant Placement
A randomized controlled trial of 12-month duration to compare gingival margin location, buccal horizontal ridge dimensions, and interproximal crestal bone levels following two surgical approaches for immediate placement of…
- Trial name
- NCT02435706
- Testing
- Flapless immediate implant placement, Flap assisted immediate implant placement, Implant and temporary crown
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Osteoporosis
1 Year Open-label Extension to CZOL446H2337 Safety and Efficacy Trial of Zoledronic Acid Twice Yearly in Osteoporotic Children Treated With Glucocorticoids
This 1-year open-label extension to CZOL446H2337 is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of zoledronic acid twice yearly in osteoporotic children treated with glucocorticoids.
- Trial name
- NCT01197300
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- 10 sites in Australia, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Alveolar Bone Loss
Comparison of Post Tooth Extraction Healing Using Different Xenograft Materials
The purpose of this pilot study is to conduct a interventional prospective clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of three different xenografts for ridge preservation by comparing the quality of newly formed bone using…
- Trial name
- NCT03149172
- Testing
- Equimatrix®, Bio-Oss®, Endobon®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Hypogonadism, Diabetes
Effects of Aromatase Inhibition Versus Testosterone in Older Men With Low Testosterone: Randomized-Controlled Trial.
Background: Men≥65 years often produce lower levels of testosterone, meaning there is less testosterone circulating to the tissues of the body.
- Conditions
- Hypogonadism, Diabetes, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00104572
- Testing
- Androgel (Testosterone Gel), Anastrozole (Aromatase Inhibitor), Calcium Cardone 500mg with vitamin D 400 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Muscle Wasting (Atrophy) After Hip Fracture Surgery
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Bimagrumab in Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery
The purpose of this study was to assess if bimagrumab is safe and effective in patients with muscle wasting (atrophy) after hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02152761
- Testing
- bimagrumab
- Where
- 53 sites in United States, Argentina and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals