Clinical trials: Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Study In Postmenopausal Women With Type 2 Diabetes Looking At Approved Diabetes Drugs And How They Affect Bone Health
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of rosiglitazone on the bone in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT00679939
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Metformin
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity
Effect of Low Carbohydrate Versus Low Fat Diet in the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Obese Children With Metabolic Syndrome
Two-arm, parallel design with children between the ages of 10 - 18 with obesity and metabolic syndrome randomized (15 per group) to reduced-carbohydrate diet or a reduced-fat diet for 8 weeks.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT03937960
- Testing
- Carbohydrate restricted group, Standard low fat diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Juvenile Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density
Alendronate in Juvenile Osteoporosis
The investigators earlier have shown that treatment of patients with juvenile osteoporosis with alendronate (Fosamax) for 12 months increased the bone density without side effects.
- Conditions
- Juvenile Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density, Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00920075
- Testing
- Alendronate (Fosamax)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
HIV Infections
Bone Mineral Density in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1)-Infected Adult Subjects Switching From a Tenofovir Regimen to a Dolutegravir Plus Rilpivirine Regimen
The purpose of this study is to evaluate any change from baseline in bone mineral density (BMD) in subjects following the switch from a triple antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen containing Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) to…
- Trial name
- NCT02478632
- Testing
- Subjects do not receive study medication in this study 202094
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Argentina and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- ViiV Healthcare
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Type 2 Diabetes Study of the Longer-Term Glycemic Effect of AVANDAMET vs. Metformin
This study will evaluate the longer-term glycemic effect of two medicines approved for initial treatment of type 2 diabetes. The study consists of a 2 week screening period (2 study visits), followed by an 80 week double-blind…
- Trial name
- NCT00386100
- Testing
- Avandamet 6 mg/1500 mg (ttd), Avandamet 4 mg/1000 mg (ttd), Avandamet 2 mg/500 mg (ttd)
- Where
- 116 sites in United States, Argentina and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 688 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A Study in Indian Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Denosumab
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is effective in increasing bone mineral density at the lumbar spine in Indian postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01495000
- Testing
- denosumab
- Where
- 11 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Revision, Joint
Evaluation of the Trabecular Metal™ Revision Hip Cup Using Bone Mineral Density (DEXA)
In 1997, the FDA approved the use of Trabecular Metal™ (Zimmer, Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc., Parsippany, NJ) for acetabular cups, a porous tantalum structural biomaterial that was developed to address the limitations of…
- Trial name
- NCT01183260
- Testing
- Trabecular Metal Revision Cup, Trabecular Metal Modular Cup
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
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
Anorexia Nervosa
Adrenal and Gonadal Hormone Replacement in Anorexia Nervosa
This study seeks to gain new information on why young women with anorexia nervosa are predisposed to early bone loss and osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00310791
- Testing
- Hormone replacement therapy (estrogen/progestin), Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
More patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) die from cardiovascular disease than direct pulmonary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01398943
- Testing
- Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Multicenter,Single-arm Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, & Pharmacokinetics of Denosumab in Children w/ OI
This is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study in children 2 to 17 years of age with OI to evaluate efficacy and safety of denosumab.
- Trial name
- OI (NCT02352753)
- Testing
- Denosumab
- Where
- 49 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Total Hip Arthroplasty
A Clinical Trial of a Metal on Poly Component Versus CORAIL Stem: A Bone Mineral Density Study
The main goal is to prospectively evaluate bone mineral density adjacent to the femoral component and femoral bone remodeling of two different designs: CORAIL impaction broach titanium stem compared to a modular titanium femoral…
- Trial name
- NCT01558752
- Testing
- Total hip replacement with titanium shell and CORAIL stem, Total hip replacement with Modular Titanium Femoral Stem
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A Study in Korean Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Denosumab
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is effective in increasing bone mineral density at the lumbar spine in Korean postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01457950
- Testing
- denosumab, open-label denosumab
- Where
- 10 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance, Obesity
Insulin-sensitive Obesity: Lessons From Longitudinal Data
People who are overweight and/or obese are at risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. However, research has shown that some overweight and/or obese individuals remain insulin-sensitive and metabolically healthy despite…
- Trial name
- ISOS (NCT02017210)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Spinal Cord Injury, Hypogonadism
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
It has long been recognized that co-morbidity associated with multiple metabolic syndrome, such as adverse body composition, insulin resistance and autonomic nervous system impairment, may lead to significant increase in…
- Trial name
- NCT00266864
- Testing
- Testosterone Transdermal System (Androderm 5 mg patch)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoporosis
Efficacy Study of Zoledronic Acid and Teriparatide Combination Therapy in Women With Osteoporosis
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of zoledronic acid administered at the same time with teriparatide compared to zoledronic acid alone and teriparatide alone on bone mineral density (BMD) gain in the lumbar spine…
- Trial name
- NCT00439244
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, Teriparatide
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Bone Diseases, Developmental
Developing a COMputerised Bone Age Tool
The Greulich and Pyle technique (G\&P) is that most commonly used to assess bone age in children, particularly in the context of suspected skeletal dysplasia.
- Trial name
- COMBAT1 (NCT02617901)
- Testing
- Left hand DXA
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Osteoarthritis, Hip
Mini Stem DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the bone ingrowth after implantation of the study device. This study will also document any device-related surgical complications or adverse radiographic observations.
- Trial name
- MISDexa (NCT01066936)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries
Testosterone Plus Finasteride Treatment After Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine whether testosterone plus finasteride treatment will improve musculoskeletal health, neuromuscular function, body composition, and metabolic health in hypogonadal men who have experienced…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Trauma, Nervous System, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02248701
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate, Finasteride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Disuse Osteoporosis
Zoledronic Acid Administration in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
In subjects with acute SCI: To compare the effects of parenteral zoledronic acid therapy on preservation of regional and total skeletal mass (DXA).
- Trial name
- NCT02042872
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center