Clinical trials: Bone Metabolism Disorders
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
Non-Neoplastic Hematologic and Lymphocytic Disorder
Treosulfan and Fludarabine Phosphate Before Donor Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Nonmalignant Inherited Disorders
This phase II clinical trial studies how well treosulfan and fludarabine phosphate with or without low dose radiation before donor stem cell transplantation works in treating patients with nonmalignant (noncancerous) diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT00919503
- Testing
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation, Anti-Thymocyte Globulin, Cyclosporine
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
HIV Infection, Bone Loss
Bone Loss and Immune Reconstitution in HIV/AIDS (BLIR-HIV)
With the increasing age of people living with HIV/AIDS, age-induced osteoporosis is likely to be compounded by HIV/AIDS and HAART-associated bone loss.
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Bone Loss, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- BLIR-HIV (NCT01228318)
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
Hematological Malignancies
Prevention of Osteoporosis in Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Patients
The goal of this clinical research study is to see if ibandronate can help to slow the rate of bone loss that may occur in patients who have received a bone marrow transplant for blood cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00824993
- Testing
- Ibandronate, Vitamin Supplements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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
Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Iron Overload
Study for the Treatment of Transfusional Iron Overload in Myelodysplastic Patients
Thirty patients were to be enrolled and 24 patients were actually enrolled into this open-label, single-arm trial designed to assess the safety and tolerability of oral deferasirox in adult transfusion dependent myelodysplastic…
- Trial name
- NCT00117507
- Testing
- Deferasirox
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis
Preventing Osteoporosis Using Denosumab
The purpose of this research study is to find out if denosumab (Prolia®), an injection given in the arm under the skin every 6 months, works to treat bone loss and prevent it from worsening in older men and women (ages 65 and…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures
- Trial name
- PROUD (NCT02753283)
- Testing
- denosumab, Calcium and Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Susan L. Greenspan
Anorexia Nervosa, Osteoporosis
Transdermal Estrogen in Older Premenopausal Women With Anorexia Nervosa
Decreased bone strength is a common and serious medical problem present in many women with anorexia nervosa. Women with decreased bone strength are more likely to suffer broken bones than women with normal bone strength.
- Trial name
- 1180 (NCT02475265)
- Testing
- estradiol 0.045 mg/levonorgestrel 0.015mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Osteoporosis
Effectiveness of DiscontinuinG bisphosphonatEs Study: R21 Pilot Study
This is a pilot study evaluating the recruitment strategies for sites and patients, data collection instruments, follow-up procedures, administrative processes, and the proposed management strategy for the future large scale…
- Trial name
- EDGE (NCT02139007)
- Testing
- Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Non Malignant Disorders, Immunodeficiencies
Reduced Intensity Conditioning for Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant in Pediatric Patients With Non-Malignant Disorders
The primary objective is to determine the feasibility of attaining acceptable rates of donor cell engraftment (>25% donor chimerism at 180 days) following reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) regimens in pediatric patients < 21…
- Conditions
- Non Malignant Disorders, Immunodeficiencies, Congenital Marrow Failures, Hemoglobinopathies
- Trial name
- NCT00744692
- Testing
- Unrelated Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant, Reduced Intensity Conditioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis
Do Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) Decrease Intestinal Calcium Absorption?
Research Question: Do Aromatase Inhibitors Decrease Intestinal Calcium Absorption? Study Design: Postmenopausal women with early stage breast cancer initiating aromatase inhibitor adjuvant therapy will participate in this…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT00766532
- Testing
- Aromatase Inhibitor
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Deferoxamine for Iron Overload Before Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
The objective of this research study is to determine the safety and feasibility of chelation therapy with deferoxamine for patients with iron overload who are receiving a stem cell transplant.
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00658411
- Testing
- deferoxamine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Hypophosphatemia, Familial, Hyperparathyroidism
Effectiveness of Paricalcitol in Reducing Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Levels in X-linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of paricalcitol, a form of synthetic vitamin D, in lowering parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and reducing disease symptoms in children and adults with X-linked…
- Trial name
- NCT00417612
- Testing
- Paricalcitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Nephrosis, Focal Lipoid Glomerulosclerosis
Steroid Treatment for Kidney Disease
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and minimal change disease are kidney diseases that are associated with increased excretion of protein in the urine.
- Trial name
- NCT00065611
- Testing
- Oral dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Osteoporosis
A Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Odanacatib (MK-0822) in Men With Osteoporosis (MK-0822-053)
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that treatment with odanacatib will result in increased bone mineral density (BMD) compared to treatment with placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT01120600
- Testing
- Odanacatib, Vitamin D3, Calcium carbonate
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
HIV, Metabolic Syndrome
Incidence of HANA Conditions in HIV-infected Individuals
With the availability of effective anti-retroviral therapy, HIV-infected individuals are expected not to die of AIDS and have longer life expectancy.
- Conditions
- HIV, Metabolic Syndrome, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT03483584
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Study to Evaluate AMG 162 in the Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
This study will determine whether treatment with AMG 162 can prevent lumbar spine bone loss in both early and late postmenopausal women with osteopenia, and to further test the safety and tolerability of AMG 162 in this…
- Trial name
- NCT00091793
- Testing
- AMG 162
- Volunteers
- 332 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Menopause, Bone Demineralization
A Study to Learn More About the Menopausal Hormone Therapies in Korea
The purpose of this study is to learn about how the commonly used menopausal hormone therapies were prescribed and taken in practice.
- Trial name
- NCT06033521
- Testing
- Menopausal hormone therapy Intervention Type: Drug
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 1,036,294 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer