Bone
01 Jan 2013
Evaluation and Treatment of Skeletal Diseases
This study has four objectives: 1) to provide investigators the opportunity to study bone specimens from patients with various skeletal diseases; 2) to treat patients with skeletal diseases at the NIH; 3) to expose NIH trainees to certain skeletal diseases; and 4) to gain more knowledge about skeletal diseases and…
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01 Jan 2013
Resistance to Vitamin D or Parathyroid Hormone
Patients with confirmed or suspected conditions with a resistance to vitamin D or parathyroid hormone (PTH) will be admitted for diagnosis and treatment, and inclusion in other studies pertaining to similar conditions. This study will provide information about problems relating to calcium in the blood, urine, and bones. Patients in…
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01 Jan 2013
Lead Exposure, Genetics, and Osteoporosis Epidemiology
This study’s primary objective is to assess the effects of environmental lead exposures and genetic risk factors on the development of osteoporosis in middle-aged women. Official Title Conditions – Osteoporosis Study Type Observational Study Design Natural History, Longitudinal, Defined Population, Prospective Study Further Details Study Start Eligibility &…
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01 Jan 2013
The Treatment and Natural History of Acromegaly
This study is directed toward acromegaly and treatment of patients with acromegaly. Acromegaly is a condition due to high levels of growth hormone in the blood. Growth hormone is responsible for the regulation of the metabolism of sugar, fat, and protein. When growth hormone levels are elevated patients may experience…
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01 Jan 2013
Evaluation and Intervention for the Effects of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
We propose a longitudinal study of the natural history of types III and IV osteogenesis imperfecta for children age birth to 18 years. A consistent objective throughout this tudy is to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the natural history and progression of the multiple secondary features of osteogenesis imperfecta. In…
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01 Jan 2013
Genetics of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the vertebrae of the spine and the joints between the spine and the pelvis. The purpose of this study is to collect information and blood samples from patients with AS and their relatives for use in genetic…
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01 Jan 2013
Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI): A Knee Health Study
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of disability in adults. The “Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI): A Knee Health Study” is a nationwide research study that will help researchers gather more information about the physical changes that occur prior to the onset of arthritis symptoms or before OA gets worse.
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01 Jan 2013
Clinically Important Changes in Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study will explore how patients with rheumatoid arthritis evaluate, or rate, symptom improvements. Physicians generally evaluate patients’ health and treatment benefits based on laboratory measures, such as the number of tender or swollen joints, duration of morning stiffness, grip strength, pain severity and others. Less attention is given to…
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01 Jan 2013
dnaJ Peptide for Relieving Rheumatoid Arthritis
A small protein called dnaJ peptide may help people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by preventing their immune system cells from attacking their own tissues. The purpose of this study is to determine if small amounts of dnaJ peptide can “re-educate” immune cells in people with RA so that the cells…
