Clinical trials: Bone Calcification
Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Compare the Efficacy of Treatment With Denosumab Versus Alendronate Sodium in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density, the mean percent change in total hip BMD in subjects receiving denosumab is not less than that observed in subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT00330460
- Testing
- Alendronate, Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 1,189 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
A Multicenter, Randomized Placebo Controlled Pilot MicroCT Study to Estimate the Effect of Treatment With Denosumab (AMG 162) and Alendronate Sodium in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density
This study is structured to estimate the effect of denosumab, compared to placebo and alendronate, on several bone parameters.
- Trial name
- NCT00293813
- Testing
- Alendronate, Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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
Spinal Cord Injury
The Relationship Between Irisin and Bone Health in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
This study will examine the relationship between circulating irisin and bone health individuals with spinal cord injury. Additionally, this study seeks to examine the influence of muscle fiber type on circulating irisin and…
- Trial name
- IBSCI (NCT05319522)
- Testing
- Acute Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoporosis, Obesity
Breastfeeding and Exercise for Healthy Infants and Postpartum Moms Too!
Approximately 8 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and one out of every two women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporotic-related fracture in their lifetime (42).
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Obesity, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- BEHIP (NCT00966381)
- Testing
- Exercise and weight loss intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Osteoblast, Adipocytes
Effect of Thiazolidinediones on Human Bone
We will prospectively study 2 groups of diabetic patients treated with pioglitazone or placebo for 26 weeks. Bone marrow aspirates will be obtained from these patients at baseline and after 26 weeks of treatment, and hBMCs will…
- Conditions
- Osteoblast, Adipocytes, Bone Density, Osteocalcin
- Trial name
- NCT00927355
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
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
Menopausal Osteoporosis
Effect of VSL#3 on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Osteoporosis has a devastating impact on quality of life of postmenopausal women, and is a significant cause of disability and morbidity.
- Trial name
- ProBoneVSL (NCT03165747)
- Testing
- VSL#3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Osteoporosis
Efficacy and Safety of Odanacatib in Postmenopausal Women Previously Treated With Oral Bisphosphonate (MK-0822-076)
The purpose of this study is to assess to what extent sequential treatment with odanacatib results in incremental gains in bone mineral density (BMD) over time in female participants who have received at least 3 years of…
- Trial name
- NCT01803607
- Testing
- odanacatib
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Bone Metabolism Biomarkers, Bone Mineral Density
Vitamin D and Physical Activity on Bone Health
This research will examine the effectiveness of vitamin D or placebo (the placebo is a tablet that looks like Vitamin D study drug, but has no Vitamin D study drug in it), with and without physical activity (walking and…
- Conditions
- Bone Metabolism Biomarkers, Bone Mineral Density, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT01419730
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Low Bone Mineral Density, Osteopenia
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Open-Label Study to Assess the Immunogenicity and Safety of Denosumab in Pre-filled Syringe Compared to Vial in Subjects With Low Bone Mineral Density
The purpose of this study is to compare the immunogenicity profiles of denosumab pre-filled syringe (PFS) and vial at 6 months in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density (BMD).
- Conditions
- Low Bone Mineral Density, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00515463
- Testing
- denosumab
- Volunteers
- 311 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Prostate Cancer
Zometa on Bone Mineral Density in Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Androgen Ablation Therapy
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of timing of Zometa® administration on bone mineral density of the lumbar spine and femoral neck in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate adenocarcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00582556
- Testing
- Zometa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Endometriosis
Efficacy and Safety Study of Elagolix Versus Placebo or Leuprorelin Acetate in Endometriosis
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and beneficial effects of elagolix (NBI-56418) compared to placebo and leuprorelin (an approved endometriosis therapy) over a three month period followed by an additional three months…
- Trial name
- NCT00797225
- Testing
- Leuprorelin Acetate Depot, Elagolix
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Contraception
Effects on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) of the Combined Oral Contraceptive NOMAC-E2 Compared to a COC Containing LNG/EE (292005)(P05765)(COMPLETED)
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the NOMAC-E2 combined oral contraceptive (COC) on bone mineral density (BMD).
- Trial name
- NCT00511342
- Testing
- NOMAC-E2, LNG-EE
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
Does Treatment of Hypovitaminosis D Increase Calcium Absorption?
The purpose is to perform a one-year study designed to assess whether treatment of hypovitaminosis D increases intestinal absorption of calcium, subsequent retention of calcium within bone, decreases bone turnover, and favorably…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism
- Trial name
- NCT00581828
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Osteoporosis
Efficacy Study of Zoledronic Acid and Teriparatide Combination Therapy in Women With Osteoporosis
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of zoledronic acid administered at the same time with teriparatide compared to zoledronic acid alone and teriparatide alone on bone mineral density (BMD) gain in the lumbar spine…
- Trial name
- NCT00439244
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, Teriparatide
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Osteoporosis
Denosumab, Teriparatide or Both for the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
The aim of this study is to determine whether denosumab (an FDA-approved osteoporosis therapy), in combination with teriparatide (an FDA-approved osteoporosis therapy), will increase bone mineral density more than either one…
- Trial name
- DATA (NCT00926380)
- Testing
- denosumab, teriparatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Osteopenia
Heartland Osteoporosis Prevention Study
The purpose of this study is to identify the best way to prevent bone loss in the first years after menopause. The HOPS study will compare bone loss at 12 months in women: 1) who take calcium and vitamin D only; 2) who take…
- Trial name
- HOPS (NCT02186600)
- Testing
- Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3, Risedronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Osteoporosis, HIV
Bone Health in Aging HIV Infected Women
Design: Open-label randomised multicenter international strategic trial of older women on combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) containing tenofovir-emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) with HIV RNA suppression for > 6 months to : 1.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, HIV, Menopause
- Trial name
- BEING (NCT02815566)
- Testing
- tenofovir-alafenamide-emtricitabine, tenofovir-emtricitabine
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada, Italy
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto