Clinical trials: Bone Metabolism Disorders
Renal Osteodystrophy
Cholecalciferol Versus Doxercalciferol in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease
The majority of patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) (stages 3 and 4) develop secondary hyperparathyroidism (2°HPT), but the optimal therapy to control hyperparathyroidism in this group is unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT00285467
- Testing
- doxercalciferol, Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
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
Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Retrospective, Non-interventional Natural History of Patients With Juvenile-onset Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
The purpose of this study is to characterize the natural history of HPP in patients with Juvenile-onset HPP.
- Trial name
- NCT02104219
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hyperglycemia, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Glucose Control In Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplant
To determine whether intensive glucose control results in improved mortality and reduced hospital stay length by performing a randomized trial of intensive glucose management (blood glucose goal 110 mg/dl) using continuous IV…
- Trial name
- NCT00582036
- Testing
- Regular Insulin, Deployment of the MiniMed Paradigm monitoring device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO)
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Romosozumab in the Treatment of Japanese Women With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with romosozumab increases bone mineral density in Japanese women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01992159
- Testing
- Romosozumab
- Where
- 27 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 252 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gut Microbiota
Blackcurrants Modify Gut Microbiota and Reduce Osteoporosis and CVD Risk
Aim to evaluate the effects of blackcurrant supplementation on changes in gut microbiome, bone mass, and CVD risk factors in adult women.
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gut Microbiota, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04431960
- Testing
- blackcurrant (BC) extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Osteopenia, Bone Turnover Markers
Effects of Physical Training on Bone Turnover and Quality of Life in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women.
The aim of our research was to define both in vivo and in vitro whether and to what extent an high-impact exercise program would affect bone cell turnover and improve the QoL in osteopenic postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Osteopenia, Bone Turnover Markers, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03195517
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University Of Perugia
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Intensive Glycemic Control and Skeletal Health Study
The purpose of the ACCORD-BONE Study is to investigate the effects of intensive glycemic control for type 2 diabetes (in ACCORD participants) on factors related to bone health, including, fractures, falls, and bone mineral…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension
- Trial name
- ACCORD-BONE (NCT00324350)
- Testing
- hypoglycemic agents, hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase inhibitors, hypertensive agents
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,287 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Hypogonadism, Diabetes
Effects of Aromatase Inhibition Versus Testosterone in Older Men With Low Testosterone: Randomized-Controlled Trial.
Background: Men≥65 years often produce lower levels of testosterone, meaning there is less testosterone circulating to the tissues of the body.
- Conditions
- Hypogonadism, Diabetes, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00104572
- Testing
- Androgel (Testosterone Gel), Anastrozole (Aromatase Inhibitor), Calcium Cardone 500mg with vitamin D 400 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Osteopenia
DXA Precision and Accuracy Comparison Study
This study is being conducted to examine the performance of three common DXA machines (1) Lunar iDXA, (2) Lunar Prodigy and (3) Hologic Discovery A in measuring bone density and body fat.
- Trial name
- DXA P&A (NCT01530477)
- Testing
- Lunar Prodigy (GEHC), Lunar iDXA (GEHC), Discovery A (Hologic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Anorexia Nervosa, Osteopenia
Effect of Growth Hormone on Bone Metabolism in Anorexia Nervosa
Decreased bone strength is a serious medical problem present in many women with Anorexia Nervosa, or disordered eating. Women with weaker bones are more likely to suffer broken bones than women with normal bone strength.
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Eating Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00283595
- Testing
- Recombinant Human Growth Hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Osteopenia
Melatonin and Osteogenic Loading on Osteopenia
This study will be assessing the efficacy of melatonin and/or osteogenic loading on modulating bone health in an osteopenic population.
- Trial name
- MelaOstrong (NCT04233112)
- Testing
- Melatonin 5 mg, Osteogenic loading, Mock for Osteogenic Loading
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Duquesne University
Osteoporosis, Age-Related
Persistence With Prolia® (Denosumab) in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis
The objective of this study was to describe persistence with Prolia® 60 mg administered subcutaneously (SC) every 6 months (Q6M) at 12 and 24 months.
- Trial name
- NCT02732210
- Where
- 89 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 935 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Bone Loss, Breast Cancer
Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention of Cancer Treatment Related Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women Receiving Letrozole for Breast Cancer.
Post-menopausal breast cancer patients will receive letrozole 2.5 mg daily for the treatment of breast cancer and will be randomized to a treatment group to receive either upfront zoledronic acid 4 mg IV 15-minute infusion every…
- Trial name
- NCT00171340
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, Letrozole
- Where
- 106 sites in Argentina, Australia and 26 more
- Volunteers
- 1,065 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
LeukoSEQ: Whole Genome Sequencing as a First-Line Diagnostic Tool for Leukodystrophies
Leukodystrophies, and other heritable disorders of the white matter of the brain, were previously resistant to genetic characterization, largely due to the extreme genetic heterogeneity of molecular causes.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, 4H Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT02699190
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Osteoporosis, Aging
Exercise Mode and Acute Bone Resorption
Endurance exercise is often recommended to improve cardiometabolic health and maintain bone health throughout life and to prevent osteoporotic fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT04815824
- Testing
- Exercise Mode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Diabetes Mellitus, Asthma
Evaluation of VLER-Indiana Health Information Exchange Demonstration Project
Three out of four Veterans receive a portion of their care from non-VA providers. On April 9, 2009, President Barack Obama directed the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to create the Virtual Lifetime…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Asthma, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- VLER-IHIE (NCT01446705)
- Testing
- Active Health Information Exchange, Non-Active Health Information exchange
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57,073 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoporosis, Prostate Cancer
Zolendronate for the Prevention of Bone Loss in Men w/ Prostate CA on Long-Term Androgen Deprivation
RATIONALE: Zoledronate may prevent bone loss associated with long term androgen deprivation therapy. It is not yet known whether zoledronate combined with calcium is more effective than calcium alone in preventing bone loss.
- Trial name
- NCT00058188
- Testing
- cholecalciferol, calcium gluconate, zoledronic acid
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Observational Study of Denosumab (Prolia®) in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis
The main objective of this observational study was to describe medication-taking behavior of patients treated with denosumab for postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) at 12 and 24 months.
- Trial name
- NCT01668589
- Where
- 144 sites in Austria, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,501 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
A Study of a 35 mg Delayed Release Formulation of Risedronate for Osteoporosis
The purpose of this trial is to study the efficacy of a 35 mg delayed release weekly dosing regimen as compared to the standard daily dosing regimen of risedronate 5 mg daily.
- Trial name
- NCT00541658
- Testing
- risedronate
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 923 people
- Sponsor
- Warner Chilcott