Clinical trials: Bone Mineral Density Loss
Osteoporosis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Denosumab for Prevention of Osteoporosis in Renal Transplant Recipients
The primary objective of the study is to examine the effect of denosumab on lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) after one year of treatment in newly transplanted renal allograft recipients.
- Trial name
- POSTOP (NCT01377467)
- Testing
- Denosumab (Prolia)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Rudolf Wuethrich
Breast Cancer, Low Bone Mineral Density
AMG 162 in the Treatment of Bone Loss in Subjects Undergoing Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy for Non-metastatic Breast Cancer
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate AMG 162 in the treatment of bone loss in subjects undergoing Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy for Non-metastatic Breast Cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Low Bone Mineral Density, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- NCT00089661
- Testing
- AMG 162 / Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 252 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Spinal Cord Injury
Zoledronic Acid in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Maintenance of bone mass following spinal cord injury (SCI) is essential to fracture prevention and the associated morbidity of bed rest and further secondary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01642901
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, normal saline 0.9%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Heart Transplantation, Liver Transplantation
Zoledronic Acid Versus Alendronate for Prevention of Bone Loss After Organ Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of zoledronic acid with alendronate in the prevention of bone loss after organ transplantation. Zoledronic acid is given as a single intravenous infusion.
- Conditions
- Heart Transplantation, Liver Transplantation, Bone Resorption
- Trial name
- CTX (NCT00297830)
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Bone Density, Low, Bone Loss
Effects of Romosozumab on Bone Density in Women With Anorexia Nervosa
This protocol is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial which aims to investigate the effect of romosozumab on BMD in women with anorexia nervosa.
- Conditions
- Bone Density, Low, Bone Loss, Anorexia Nervosa, Eating Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04779216
- Testing
- Romosozumab Prefilled Syringe, Zoledronic acid 5 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Karen Klahr Miller, MD
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Prevention of Bone Loss After Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
This is a Phase 2, open-label, randomized, controlled clinical study of pediatric subjects treated with pamidronate with calcium and vitamin D versus calcium and vitamin D alone following hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).
- Trial name
- NCT02074631
- Testing
- Pamidronate, Calcium and vitamin D
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Diabetes, Myocardial Infarction
Look AHEAD: Action for Health in Diabetes
The Look AHEAD study is a multi-center, randomized clinical trial to examine the long-term effects of a lifestyle intervention designed to achieve and maintain weight loss.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Kidney Diseases
- Trial name
- LookAHEAD (NCT00017953)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Intervention, Diabetes Support and Education
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,145 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss
Effect of Teriparatide, Vibration and the Combination on Bone Mass and Bone Architecture in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in marked acute loss of bone. This study evaluates the effect of teriparatide (PTH) and the use of vibration as a form of mechanical stimulation on bone mass.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT01225055
- Testing
- Teriparatide, vibration
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Schnitzer
End Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Transplantation
Bone Mass and Strength After Kidney Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to test whether active vitamin D (calcitriol) protects bones from weakening and protects blood vessels from calcium deposits over the first year of kidney transplantation.
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Transplantation, Bone Loss, Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT02224144
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Calcitriol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Obesity, Morbid, Gastric Bypass
Effects of Gastric Bypass Surgery and Calcium Metabolism and the Skeleton
Obesity is a chronic illness of staggering proportions. Because weight loss through diet and exercise is difficult to attain and maintain, there has been escalating interest in bariatric surgery, including Roux-en-Y gastric…
- Trial name
- NCT01330914
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Prevention of Bone Loss After Acute SCI by Zoledronic Acid
The overall objective of this study is to define an effective therapeutic approach, using currently available medication, to prevent or mitigate the loss of bone mass and bone strength that occurs after acute spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02325414
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Breast Cancer
The Safety and Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention of Cancer Therapy Induced Bone Loss
This study examines the safety and efficacy of zoledronic acid 4 mg., given every 3 months over 24 months (infusion at month 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 21) in improving bone mineral density in premenopausal women with hormone…
- Trial name
- NCT00375505
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Renal Insufficiency
Effects of Zoledronic Acid Versus Alendronate on Bone Loss After Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas Transplants
The study is designed to look at the effect of different bone treatment plans on bone loss after kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00580047
- Testing
- Zoledronic Acid, Calcium with vitamin D, Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Low Bone Mineral Density
Determine the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Denosumab (AMG 162) in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density
To determine the effect of denosumab treatment compared with placebo over 12 months on bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine in postmenopausal women with low BMD.
- Trial name
- NCT00043186
- Testing
- Denosumab, Alendronate
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
Romosozumab in Women With Chronic SCI
This two-year open-label pilot clinical trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of romosozumab to treat bone loss in females with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and osteoporosis (OP).
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04708886
- Testing
- Romosozumab, Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
Effect of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Weight-Bearing on Bone in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Individuals with spinal cord injury sustain significant loss of bone mass in their lower extremities (20-40% or more). This study evaluates the ability of PTH and weight-bearing, two interventions that build bone, to increase…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00826228
- Testing
- teriparatide, weight-bearing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Schnitzer
Bone Loss, Hypotensive
Blood Flow and Bone Density in Healthy Adult Women
This project will test the efficacy of using a non-invasive neuromuscular stimulation on the plantar surface of the feet to prevent and/ or reverse bone loss in a sample of healthy adult women.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Hypotensive, Lower Limb Fluid Pooling
- Trial name
- NCT00397462
- Testing
- calf muscle pump stimulation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Binghamton University
Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss
12 Month Extension Study of the Effect of Teriparatide on Bone in People With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The purpose of this study is to determine if a second year of exposure to teriparatide in both subjects that received a year of teriparatide or teriparatide-placebo will result in a greater increase in bone mass density (BMD)…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02025179
- Testing
- Teriparatide, Vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Anorexia Nervosa, Osteopenia
IGF-1 and Bone Loss in Women With Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can cause thinning of the bones (a decrease in bone density). A significant decrease in bone density is called osteopenia or osteoporosis.
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT01406444
- Testing
- rhIGF-1, Risedronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital