Clinical trials: Bone Defects
Hypoparathyroidism, DiGeorge Syndrome
Effects of PTH Replacement on Bone in Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood. Hypoparathyroidism can be genetic and show up in childhood, or it can occur later in life.
- Trial name
- NCT00395538
- Testing
- PTH 1-34
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Bone Substitutes, Bone Defect
Pre-market Study to Evaluate Safety and Performance of GreenBone Implant (Long Bone Study)
Multi-center, international, prospective, open-label, single-arm, first-in-human clinical investigation. The Patients enrolled in this clinical investigation will undergo a scheduled surgery for the treatment of long bone defects…
- Trial name
- NCT03884790
- Testing
- surgical repair of long bone defects
- Where
- 8 sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- GreenBone Ortho S.p.A.
Degeneration; Bone
Comparison of a PEG Membrane and a Collagen Membrane for the Treatment of Bone Dehiscence Defects at Bone Level Implants
The aim of the study is to test in a randomized comparative study the performance of Straumann® MembraGel (PEG Membrane) to act as a barrier for guided bone regeneration compared to that of a standard collagen membrane (BioGide®)…
- Trial name
- NCT01012921
- Testing
- barrier membrane, MembraGel, Bio-Gide® membrane
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Straumann AG
Neural Tube Defects, Anemia
Post T-plant Infusion of Allogeneic Cytokine Induced Killer (CIK) Cells as Consolidative Therapy in Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (transplant of blood cells from another individual) is a treatment option for patients with myelodysplasia or myeloproliferative Disorders.
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Anemia, Leukemia, Myeloid, Bone Marrow Transplant Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01392989
- Testing
- CIK cells, Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Everett Meyer
Knee Injury
Evaluation of a Composite Cancellous and Demineralized Bone Plug (CR-Plug) for Repair of Knee Osteochondral Defects
The objective of this study is to determine how effective a plug made out of human bone (called "CR-Plug") will be in the treatment of smaller, focal defects (like the injury the patient has to their knee).
- Trial name
- NCT00984594
- Testing
- Primary injury site, Backfill site
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI Surgical
Turner Syndrome
Somatropin Treatment to Final Height in Turner Syndrome
A randomized, controlled trial in girls with Turner syndrome at least 7 years old and younger than 13 at study entry, to determine the efficacy and safety of Humatrope (somatropin) treatment in promoting linear growth to final…
- Trial name
- GDCT (NCT00191113)
- Testing
- Somatropin, Ethinyl estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Where
- 14 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Tibial Fractures
rhBMP-2 Versus Autograft in Critical Size Tibial Defects
The purpose of our study is to evaluate the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (RhBMP-2) as compared to standard ICBG in the treatment of severe open tibia fractures with a critical size bone defect (at least…
- Trial name
- NCT00853489
- Testing
- recombinant bone morphogenetic protein 2, Autogenous iliac crest bone graft
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteoarthritis
ACI-C Versus AMIC. A Randomized Trial Comparing Two Methods for Repair of Cartilage Defects in the Knee
ACI-C versus AMIC: A controlled randomized trial comparing Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation ( ACI) and Autologous Matrix Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) for repair of cartilage defects in the knee.
- Conditions
- Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteoarthritis, Cartilage Injury, Osteonecrosis
- Trial name
- NCT01458782
- Testing
- Treatment of cartilage defects in the knee
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Periodontitis
Emdogain and Straumann Bone Ceramic in Infrabony Defects
Randomised, controlled, clinical study to compare the effect of the combination of bone ceramic and enamel matrix proteins (test) versus autogenous bone graft alone (control) in the treatment of deep-wide intrabony defects
- Trial name
- NCT00906776
- Testing
- Emdogain PLUS, Autogenous bone
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Straumann AG
Marfan Syndrome
Effects of Losartan Versus Atenolol on Aortic and Cardiac Muscle Stiffness in Adults With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder with morbidity and mortality from aortic dilation and dissection. The degree of aortic dilation and response to beta-blockade (standard of care) vary in adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT00723801
- Testing
- Atenolol, Losartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Segmental Long Bone Defects
Comparative Efficacy of the Masquelet Versus Titanium Mesh Cage Techniques for the Treatment of Large Long Bone Defects
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is funding exciting new research at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation that can be a major improvement in the treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT02015390
- Testing
- Autogenous RIA bone grafting, Allogeneic bone grafting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Periodontitis
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft Versus Platelet Rich Fibrin for the Treatment of Periodontal Intrabony Defects in Humans
Inflammatory periodontal disease often results in loss of bone around the teeth. Bone defects that have a certain size and shape (called intrabony or intraosseous defects) may be improved by using a graft material in the bony…
- Trial name
- NCT02154906
- Testing
- DFDBA, autologous platelet rich fibrin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Two Medications Aimed at Slowing Aortic Root Enlargement in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00429364
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium, Atenolol
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Periodontal Diseases
Regenafil Versus Demineralized Freeze Dried Bone Allograft (DFDBA) for Periodontal Defects
The purpose of this research study was to determine whether treatment with the bone grafting material Regenafil was as effective as the standard treatment using demineralized freeze dried bone allograft (DFDBA).
- Trial name
- NCT00255970
- Testing
- DFDBA, Regenafil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI Surgical
Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment for Adults With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (The FOCUS Study)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common disorder that can lead to heart failure. Not all people with CAD are eligible for today's standard treatments.
- Conditions
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Angina, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT00824005
- Testing
- Adult stem cells
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cleft Palate, Trauma
Cell Therapy for Craniofacial Bone Defects
The purpose of this research is to determine if a patient's own bone marrow tissue can help regenerate bone in the area of the jaw where an implant will be placed. The name of the process is called Bone Repair Cell (BRC) Therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01616953
- Testing
- Ixmyelocel-T, Autogenous Bone Grafting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Tibial Fractures, Intra-Articular Fractures
Management of Traumatic Bone Defects in Tibial Plateau Fractures With Antibiotic-Impregnated Biodegradable Calcium Sulfate Beads: A Prospective Clinical Trial
This is a prospective clinical trial of tibial plateau fractures treated with internal fixation and a calcium sulfate graft which can be mixed with antibiotics and molded into various bead sizes for implantation into bone…
- Conditions
- Tibial Fractures, Intra-Articular Fractures, Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Trial name
- NCT02456194
- Testing
- Calcium Sulfate + Antibiotics + Internal Fixation
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ross Leighton
Periodontal Disease
EMD and/or Bone Substitute for the Treatment of Class II Furcations
To clinically evaluate the treatment of mandibular class II furcation defects with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) and/or a bone substitute graft make of beta tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite (βTCP/HA).
- Trial name
- NCT02474498
- Testing
- EMD, βTCP/HA, Flap access surgery
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil