Clinical trials: Calcification
Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, Osteoporosis
A Severity-Adapted Clinical Trial of Diminished Bone Mineral Density in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors
Research studies have shown that children who are long-term survivors of childhood leukemia may be at greater risk for early bone loss called osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00186901
- Testing
- Calcium carbonate (Tums), vitamin D
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 429 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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
Spinal Cord Injury
The Effect of FES on Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Regular exercise is strongly recommended to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, children and young adults with damaged spinal cords may not be able to exercise regularly.
- Trial name
- NCT00291317
- Testing
- RT 300-P FES Cycle
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Specialized Hospital
Aortic Valve Stenosis
The SAPIEN 3 Ultra System in Intermediate Risk Patients With Symptomatic, Severe Aortic Stenosis
This study will confirm the procedural safety and performance of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra System in subjects with severe, calcific AS who are at intermediate operative risk for standard aortic valve replacement.
- Trial name
- NCT03471065
- Testing
- SAPIEN 3 Ultra Delivery System with the SAPIEN 3 Ultra THV
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards Lifesciences
Osteoporosis
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose Response Study of AMG 162 (Denosumab) in Japanese Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Subjects
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of AMG 162 (denosumab) treatment on the lumbar spine BMD at month 12 and safety profile across the dose range tested (14, 60 and 100 mg SC once every 6 months) in…
- Trial name
- NCT00306189
- Testing
- 100 mg AMG 162, 60 mg AMG 162, 14 mg AMG 162
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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
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
HIV Infection
Vitamin D Absorption in HIV Infected Young Adults Being Treated With Tenofovir Containing cART
This is a 48 week randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled prospective cohort study of adolescents and young adults with HIV infection in the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) who are…
- Trial name
- NCT01751646
- Testing
- Vitamin D3 50,000 IU
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bone Mineral Density
A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Effects of a 91-day Oral Contraceptive on Bone Mineral Density in Adolescent Females
This study is being conducted to compare the effects of a 91-day oral contraceptive (OC) to a 28-day OC regimen on bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescent females.
- Trial name
- NCT00924560
- Testing
- 91-day Levonorgestrel Oral Contraceptive, 28-day Levonorgestrel Oral Contraceptive
- Where
- 46 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,361 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duramed Research
Osteoporosis
Safety and Efficacy of Alendronate (Fosamax) in Children With Osteoporosis
We have previously evaluated the safety and efficacy of Alendronate in 10 patients with juvenile osteoporosis during a 12-month clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT00259857
- Testing
- Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
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
Primary Teeth, Pulpotomy
Comparison of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) & Ferric Sulfate (FS) Pulpotomies
Comparison of clinical and radiographic success between Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Ferric Sulfate pulpotomies for primary molars. Recall appointments are completed 6 months, 9 months and 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT02783911
- Testing
- MTA, Ferric Sulfate
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
HIV Infection
Safety and Effectiveness of Alendronate for Bone Mineral Density in HIV-infected Children and Adolescents
HIV-infected children, youth, and adults have lower bone mineral density (BMD) than would be expected for HIV-uninfected people of similar age, weight and race. As the majority of perinatally HIV-infected U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT00921557
- Testing
- Alendronate, Calcium carbonate/vitamin D
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Brazil and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dermatomyositis, Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Sodium Thiosulfate for Treatment of Calcinosis Associated With Juvenile and Adult Dermatomyositis
Background: Dermatomyositis (DM) and juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) cause inflammation in the muscles. People with DM and JDM can develop calcium deposits in places they should not, known as calcinosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03267277
- Testing
- Sodium Thiosulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
X-linked Hypophosphatemia, Hypophosphatemic Rickets
Calcitriol Monotherapy for X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
Children and adults with XLH recruited will be treated with calcitriol alone (without phosphate supplementation) for one year, during which the calcitriol dose will be escalated during the first 3 months of therapy.
- Conditions
- X-linked Hypophosphatemia, Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Hypophosphatemic Rickets, X-Linked Dominant
- Trial name
- NCT03748966
- Testing
- Calcitriol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Periapical Diseases
Use of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in the Treatment of Traumatized Teeth
Traumatic tooth injuries are common in children and adolescents, and often result in pulpal necrosis and the development of periapical lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT02625298
- Testing
- ProRoot MTA, MTA+ Cerkamed
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Association of Paediatric and Preventive Dentists of Serbia
Bone Mineral Density, Bone Strength
Vibration Intervention For Bone Enhancement In Childhood Cancer Survivors
Treatment for childhood cancer interferes with normal bone maturation such that maximal peak bone mass may never be attained by some survivors of childhood cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01010230
- Testing
- LMHF mechanical stimulation active device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Aortic Valve Stenosis
ExCEED: CENTERA THV System in Intermediate Risk Patients Who Have Symptomatic, Severe, Calcific, Aortic Stenosis
This study will monitor the safety and valve performance of the Edwards CENTERA Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) System in patients with symptomatic, severe, calcific aortic stenosis who are at intermediate operative risk for…
- Trial name
- NCT03517436
- Testing
- TAVR with CENTERA THV
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards Lifesciences
Caries, Dental Pulp Exposure
Calcium Hydroxide, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine (Trademark) as Direct Pulp Capping of Permanent Teeth
Background: Dental caries is considered an oral health problem worldwide. In Chile the last national epidemiological study (2007) showed a national prevalence of dental caries in children 6 years (70.3%) and 12 (62.5%).
- Trial name
- NCT02492841
- Testing
- Mineral trioxide aggregate, Calcium hydroxide, Biodentine
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de los Andes, Chile