Bone
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…
Bone
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.
Bone
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…
Bone
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…
Heart
01 Jan 2013
Gender, Obesity, C-Reactive Protein, and Oxidative Stress
This randomized placebo-controlled trial will test whether supplementing with vitamins C and E can lower markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in healthy adults. We will examine whether one antioxidant vitamin is more effective than another, and whether gender or body fat influence the treatment effects. We will also determine…
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 –…
