Bone
01 Jan 2013
Therapeutic Touch for Wrist Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic touch in treating wrist fractures in women past menopause. Official Title The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Bone Formation in Postmenopausal Women After Wrist Fracture Conditions – Osteoporosis- Fractures Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Factorial Assignment,…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Bone Response to Soy Isoflavones in Women
This study will provide valuable data on whether soy isoflavones impact bone loss in postmenopausal women. The study will help clarify potential mechanisms and contribute to our understanding of isoflavones as an alternative to traditional hormone therapy. Official Title Conditions – Osteopenia- Osteoporosis Study Type Interventional Study Design Prevention,…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
EVA: Evista Alendronate Comparison
The purpose of this study is to determine how treatment with raloxifene compares to treatment with alendronate in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis on the chance of experiencing fractures The purpose of this study is to determine how treatment with raloxifene compares to treatment with alendronate in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Nitroglycerin Ointment for Preventing Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Osteopenia and osteoporosis cause thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of nitroglycerin ointment for the treatment of osteopenia in postmenopausal women. Official Title Prevention of Postmenopausal Bone Loss with Nitric Oxide Conditions –…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Vertebroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures Due to Osteoporosis
Vertebroplasty is a procedure used to stabilize broken vertebrae, the bones that form the spine. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of vertebroplasty for the treatment of fractures due to osteoporosis. Official Title Investigational Vertebroplasty Efficacy and Safety Trial (INVEST) Conditions – Spinal Fractures- Osteoporosis Study Type Interventional Study…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Once Weekly Parathyroid Hormone for Osteoporosis
Daily parathyroid hormone (PTH) is approved by the FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis. This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of PTH when given once a week. Official Title PTH Once Weekly Research (POWR) Conditions – Osteopenia- Osteoporosis Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Preventing Osteoporosis in Adolescent Girls
Physical activity in adolescents is an important part of bone health. Good bone health in adolescents can decrease the risk of osteoporosis. This study will evaluate a program designed to increase the level of physical activity in adolescent girls. Official Title Prevention of Osteoporosis Among Sedentary Adolescent Females Conditions –…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Studies on Abnormal Bone from Patients with Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia and McCune Albright Syndrome
This study will investigate how a gene mutation (change in DNA) causes the abnormal bone in fibrous dysplasia-a condition in which areas of normal bone are replaced with a fibrous growth similar to a scar. The bone abnormalities in fibrous dysplasia can occur in a single bone (monostotic fibrous dysplasia),…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Bone Mineral Density in Women with Major Depression
The purpose of this study is to examine calcium absorption and bone mineral density in women with depression. Research indicates that pre-menopausal women with depression have significantly lower bone mineral density (BMD) than pre-menopausal women without depression. Although the mechanisms of BMD loss are unclear, researchers believe that individuals with…
