Clinical trials: Bone Atrophy
Bilateral Sinus Pneumatization, Posterior Maxillary Ridge Atrophy Due to Extraction
Bone Graft Particle Size on Bone Vitality and Volume
To determine the effects of small and large bone graft particles vs large particles alone on percent vital bone, percent residual graft material, measured histologically from bone biopsies of the grafted site taken at the time of…
- Trial name
- NCT04778709
- Testing
- Puros allograft
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU College of Dentistry
Alveolar Bone Loss, Loss of Teeth Due to Extraction
Evaluation of OSSIX-Plus Resorbable Collagen Membranes for Alveolar Ridge Preservation Following Exodontia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinically, histologically and radiographically the healing of extraction sockets covered with a resorbable collagen membrane (OSSIX-Plus) 12 weeks following exodontia.
- Conditions
- Alveolar Bone Loss, Loss of Teeth Due to Extraction, Edentulous Alveolar Ridge
- Trial name
- OSSIX (NCT00639860)
- Testing
- OSSIX-Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William Giannobile
Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity
Study of the Long-term Effects of Exercise on Heath Indicators in Older People
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the most frequent cause of death among the elderly population. Hypertension, unfavorable lipid profile, obesity and physical inactivity are among the main risk factors for CVD.
- Conditions
- Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01874132
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Alveolar Bone Loss
A Feasibility Study for Growth Bone Vertically With Titanium Mesh and Allograft in Lower Posterior Jaw
This study will involve placing donor bone into the back of lower jaw then covering with a newly designed titanium mesh. The mesh will then stay in the mouth for 4 months before it will be removed.
- Trial name
- NCT02255149
- Testing
- Bone/Mesh
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Bone Deficiency, Posterior Maxillae
Morphological Pattern of the Atrophic Posterior Maxillae
Overcoming the vertical and horizontal bone deficiency in the posterior maxillae are considered as the most challenging scenarios for implant-supported oral rehabilitation in modern implant dentistry.
- Trial name
- NCT02833337
- Testing
- Cone-beam computed topography
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center of Implantology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Badajoz, Spain
Alveolar Bone Loss
Ridge Preservation Following Tooth Extraction Using Two Mineralized Cancellous Bone Allografts
The study is a 2-arm, parallel-design, randomized, prospective clinical trial designed to examine histologic wound healing following ridge preservation using bone allograft that has been prepared by either freeze-drying or via a…
- Trial name
- NCT02515058
- Testing
- PUROS (Ridge Preservation bone grafting surgery), FDBA (Ridge Preservation bone grafting surgery)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults
There is increasing evidence that the acid-base balance of diet plays an important role in the health of bones and muscles. An excess of acid in the body can result in calcium loss and muscle breakdown.
- Trial name
- NCT00357214
- Testing
- Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Bone Loss, Implant Complication
The Effects of Dis/Reconnection of Implant Abutments on Peri-implant Bone Levels
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of definitive abutment connection at the time of implant placement on peri-implant bone levels and soft tissue changes in posterior maxilla and mandible regions.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Implant Complication, Gingival Recession
- Trial name
- NCT04043286
- Testing
- Definitive abutment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Alveolar Bone Loss
Ridge Preservation Following Tooth Extraction Using Porcine and Bovine Xenograft Materials
The study is a two-arm, parallel-design, randomized, prospective clinical trial designed to examine histologic wound healing following ridge preservation using bovine xenograft and porcine xenograft materials.This protocol…
- Trial name
- NCT02802319
- Testing
- Porcine Xenograft (Zcore), Bovine Xenograft (Bio-Oss)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Alveolar Bone Loss, Tooth Loss
Changes of Soft and Hard Tissues After Alveolar Ridge Preservation: Freeze-dried Bone Allograft vs. L-PRF Clot
A Clinical Trial to study the effectiveness between two, tooth socket grafting materials namely, Freeze Dried Bone Allograft (human derived bone particles) and Leukocytic-Platelet Rich Fibrin (the patient's own centrifuged…
- Trial name
- NCT03331185
- Testing
- Freeze Dried Bone Allograft, L-PRF clot
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
Acetaminophen and Impaired Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Exercise Training
The purpose of this study is to determine if taking the pain reliever acetaminophen (ACET) interferes with some of the benefits of weight lifting on muscles and bone density in older men.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT01083901
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Bone Loss, Hypotensive
Blood Flow and Bone Density in Healthy Adult Women
This project will test the efficacy of using a non-invasive neuromuscular stimulation on the plantar surface of the feet to prevent and/ or reverse bone loss in a sample of healthy adult women.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Hypotensive, Lower Limb Fluid Pooling
- Trial name
- NCT00397462
- Testing
- calf muscle pump stimulation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Binghamton University
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
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
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
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
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