Clinical trials: Bone Metabolism Disorders
Osteoporosis, Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
One Week Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein (PTHrP) IV Dose Escalation Study
This is a dose escalation study to determine the maximum tolerable dose of Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein, PTHrP, that can be given safely over one week.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Hyperparathyroidism
- Trial name
- NCT00580788
- Testing
- PTHrP (1-36)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Fanconi Anemia
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of Patients With Fanconi Anemia Lacking a Genotypically Identical Donor, Using Total Body Irradiation, Cyclophosphamide and Fludarabine
The purpose of this research study is to: (1) determine if the combination of low dose total body irradiation, low dose cyclophosphamide and the addition of fludarabine, and a serum to suppress the immune system can allow…
- Trial name
- NCT00595127
- Testing
- Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine, Total body irradiation (TBI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Pilot for Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight
The purpose of this research study is to see whether wearing a weighted vest during a period of active weight loss can decrease the loss of muscle and bone that occurs during weight loss.
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02239939)
- Testing
- Vest, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
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
Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effect of Diabetic Medications on Bone Metabolism
Subjects with diabetes and pre-diabetes are said to have increased bone loss when compared to the general population. Pioglitazone a thiazolidinedione, is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved oral anti-diabetic agent for…
- Trial name
- NCT00467285
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Vitamin D Deficiency
Evaluation of Vitamin D Requirements During Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy starting at the beginning of the second trimester.
- Trial name
- NCT00292591
- Testing
- cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 501 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Safety And Tolerability Study Of RN564 In Women With Osteopenia And Healthy Men.
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and tolerability of RN564 in women with osteopenia and healthy men.
- Conditions
- Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Bone Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01293487
- Testing
- RN564
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Bone Loss
Healthy Body, Healthy Bones After Bariatric Surgery Trial
One in three adults in the United States suffers from obesity. Bariatric surgery is an increasingly utilized and effective treatment for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, however, the massive weight loss associated with…
- Conditions
- Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Bone Loss, Bone Resorption
- Trial name
- NCT04279392
- Testing
- Zoledronic Acid 5 mg/Bag 100 ml Inj
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis, Post-Menopausal Osteopenia
Vitamin K Supplementation in Post-Menopausal Osteopenia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplementation with 5 mg vitamin K daily over a 2-year period will prevent bone loss in post-menopausal women with osteopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00150969
- Testing
- vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Osteoporosis
Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Lactation Associated Bone Loss
Studies have shown that lactation is associated with a loss of bone density from four to seven percent at the spine and hip among women who lactate for six months. Decline in bone density with lactation occurs rapidly.
- Trial name
- NCT00903344
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Multivitamin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leigh Eck, MD
Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy
Early-onset Obesity and Cognitive Impairment in Children With Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a (PHP1a) is a rare disease that causes childhood obesity and learning difficulties. This study will investigate eating behaviors and perform cognitive testing on children with PHP1a.
- Trial name
- NCT02411461
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Bone Research Study
The purpose is to investigate the effects of 2 different treatments (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol versus rosiglitazone) on insulin sensitivity and androgen levels, inflammatory markers, vascular markers and bone development in…
- Trial name
- NCT00640224
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silva Arslanian
Post Menopausal Osteoporosis
A Study of Bone Turnover Markers in Post-Menopausal Women With Osteoporosis Treated With Monthly Boniva (Ibandronate)
This study will determine the rapidity of suppression of the bone resorption marker sCTX in post-menopausal women with osteoporosis.Other bone turnover markers will also be evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT00303485
- Testing
- Vitamin D and calcium supplementation, ibandronate [Bonviva/Boniva]
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Osteoporosis
Role of T-cells in Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis
This is an observational study of women undergoing surgical menopause to determine whether T-cells play an important role in the etiology of post-menopausal osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00787904
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlanta VA Medical Center
Bone Loss
Evaluation of Using Different Screwed Abutment Height
A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial will be conducted. Study groups will be assigned as described above. The patients will be randomly divided into two groups in order to study the influence of prosthetic screw…
- Trial name
- NCT06017115
- Testing
- Dental implant placement with COVER SCREW (two surgeries in control group) or DEFINITIVE TRANSEPITHELIAL ABUTMENT (one surgery in test group)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Menopause, Osteoporosis
Using Soy Estrogens to Prevent Bone Loss and Other Menopausal Symptoms
The purpose of this study is to determine if soy-derived phytoestrogens (naturally occurring compounds similar to estrogen) can prevent bone loss and other menopausal symptoms in women who have recently gone through menopause.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- SPARE (NCT00076050)
- Testing
- Soy isoflavones
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
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
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A Study of 2 Different Formulations of Blosozumab (LY2541546) in Post Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tolerability of two different formulations of blosozumab in women who have reached menopause. This study will last approximately 12 weeks for each participant, not including screening.
- Trial name
- NCT02337387
- Testing
- Blosozumab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Osteoporosis
Enhancing Osteoporosis Therapy: Can We Open the Anabolic Window?
Current osteoporosis therapies produce a prompt increase in bone mass, followed by only modest or no further subsequent gains. This limitation, known as the "remodeling transient," reflects the "coupling" of bone resorption with…
- Trial name
- NCT01166958
- Testing
- Teriparatide, Raloxifene
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison