Active clinical trials for "Bone Diseases, Metabolic"

In this study the effects of low and high doses of prophylactic vitamin D on biochemical and radiological manifestations of osetopenia of prematurity will be tested.

Low bone mineral density (BMD) has recently increased among young women. Soy Isoflavone as a food supplement, has been found to have potent effect on bone health in postmenopausal women. However, the effect of soy isoflavone on pre-menopausal is not well understood. This research is done to examine the effect of soy isoflavones on BMD among young university female students.

ABSTRACT Objective: This randomized controlled double-blinded experimental study was carried out to determine the effects of daily exercise program on bone mineral density and cortisol level in preterm infants with very low birth weight matched for birth weight, gestation week, and gender. Study design: The study was performed with preterm infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital. Ethical committee approval, institutional permission, parental written consent were obtained. Daily exercise program was implemented in preterm infants in the exercise group for 30 days, once a day, and continuing for 7-10 minutes. Before and after the study the following were evaluated in preterm infants in the exercise and control group: anthropometric measurements, tibia speed of sound (SOS) for bone mineral density, serum biochemical parameters and cortisol levels.

The researchers are trying to compare the effectiveness of Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA) in addition to the current standard of care spine x-ray in evaluation pre-liver transplant patients.

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of oral calcitonin (rsCT)tablets in the prevention of bone loss in postmenopausal women with lower bone mineral density at increased risk of fracture. The secondary purpose of this study was to determine if there is any food effect by comparing the efficacy and safety of oral calcitonin tablets administered at dinner or at bedtime.

The objective of the investigators current study was to examine whether 50 g dried plum would be as effective as 100 g dried plum in reversing bone loss in osteopenic older postmenopausal women.

The aim of the study is to assess the effects of the drug lanthanum carbonate (a phosphorus binder drug) on c-terminal and on FGF23 levels in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Targeting FGF23 measurement in CKD patients may impact both the progression of kidney disease and patient mortality.

To evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention (reminder and educational material) in improving the evaluation of osteoporosis follow-up care of post-menopausal women with wrist fractures by their primary care physicians. The intervention is directed at improving the gap in continuity of care between emergency/fracture clinics and family physicians, and reducing knowledge gaps.

This study evaluates the longitudinal, dose-dependent effects of jumping on bone health in young women. The women will be divided into 9 groups of varying jump height and repetitions, with a tenth group serving as control.

This research was designed in accordance to the Method for Efficacy Assessment of Health Food for Bone Heath. Changes to bone density were measured to evaluate the effectiveness of amorphous calcium carbonate in maintaining bone health.