Osteochondrodysplasia
MONDO:0005516A term referring to disorders characterized by abnormalities in the development of bones and cartilage.
Also known as: skeletal dysplasia, congenital skeletal dysplasia, osteochondrodysplasia, cartilage development disorder, congenital anomaly of cartilage
365 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Denture cap showdown: which material saves more bone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two materials used for the caps that attach dentures to dental implants: acetal resin and nylon. The goal is to see which one causes less bone loss around the implants and keeps gums healthier. Twenty-two people with no teeth in their lower jaw will be enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New Bone-Strengthening device for osteoporosis under review
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records and call patients who received AGN1 LOEP, a device injected into the hip bone to treat osteoporosis. Researchers want to see how many patients later had hip fractures and whether any side effects occurred. The goal is to understand how well …
Sponsor: AgNovos Healthcare, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can group exercise help fragile bones? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a 12-week group exercise program is safe and practical for people with osteoporosis who have recently had a fracture. One hundred participants will attend twice-weekly classes and undergo bone scans and interviews. The goal is to see if this type of p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a bone drug prevent spine surgery failures?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a drug called abaloparatide can improve bone quality in people with osteoporosis who need spine surgery. About 60 participants will take the drug for 3-6 months before and after surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces complications like broken hardwa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could donor stem cells help kids with brittle bones grow taller and stronger?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether infusions of donor bone marrow stem cells (MSCs) are safe and can improve growth and bone health in 12 children aged 3–10 with severe osteogenesis imperfecta type 3. The study will monitor side effects, growth rates, fracture healing, and bone…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily probiotic help bones? new trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new once-daily version of a probiotic food (SBD111) works as well as the current twice-daily version in healthy adults aged 35 and older. The goal is to see if the new formula leads to similar levels of helpful gut microbes. Participants take capsules f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Solarea Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed bone implants: a new hope for defect repair?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether custom-made 3D-printed titanium implants are safe and work well for people with bone defects. Ten patients will receive an implant designed from their own CT or MRI scans. The study will track complications, implant stability, and bone healing over t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VinUniversity • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Which bone drug best prevents fractures after denosumab? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two bone-strengthening drugs, ibandronate and zoledronic acid, given after stopping denosumab in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. The goal is to see which drug better maintains bone density and prevents fractures. About 52 women aged 50-85 who took deno…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Berry good news? blackcurrants tested for bone health in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing whether taking blackcurrant extract capsules can slow bone loss in women who have gone through menopause. The study will measure changes in bone density and gut bacteria over 12 months in 159 women aged 45-70. The goal is to see if the berries wo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shield diabetic bones from breaking
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding denosumab to standard care can strengthen bones and prevent fractures in 358 adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for breaks. Participants will receive the drug or a placebo, and researchers will measure changes in bone density and frac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New daily pill aims to boost growth in kids with dwarfism
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called ABSK061 in children aged 3 to 12 with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. The drug is taken once daily and aims to improve growth rate. The trial will first find a safe dose, then check how well it works over a year. About 110 children wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Abbisko Therapeutics Co, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Home workouts may boost bones in women at risk of osteoporosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a short, home-based exercise program can improve bone strength in postmenopausal women with low bone density. It will compare women who are already taking bone-strengthening medication with those who are not. The goal is to see if exercise adds extra b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loughborough University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Popular diabetes drug semaglutide under scrutiny for bone effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether semaglutide (a diabetes drug that lowers blood sugar and helps with weight loss) affects bone density and fracture risk in people with type 2 diabetes. About 150 adults aged 50–75 will get either semaglutide plus metformin or metformin alone for 12 mon…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:38 UTC
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One scan to catch two silent threats: MRI may spot bone and muscle loss in kidney patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a single MRI fat-fraction (MRI-FF) scan can accurately diagnose osteoporosis and sarcopenia (muscle loss) in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will compare MRI-FF results with standard DXA scans in 868 participants—half with CKD and…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Quick quiz could spot brittle bones without costly scans
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check whether two easy-to-use questionnaires (OST and ORAI) can accurately predict osteoporosis in 1,500 postmenopausal Turkish women aged 50-75. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with the gold-standard DEXA bone density scan. If the tools work we…
Sponsor: Kayseri City Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Massive hong kong study aims to stop osteoporosis before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a program of exercise, lifestyle changes, and a smart chatbot can prevent osteoporosis and sarcopenia in 8,336 adults aged 40-60. Participants are split into two groups: one gets active support with structured workouts and reminders, the other gets basic …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New pill aims to shield stomachs from common painkiller damage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Robots take on fragile pelvis fractures in the elderly
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical methods for treating unstable pelvic fractures in people aged 60 and older with osteoporosis. Half of the 88 participants will receive robot-assisted minimally invasive screw placement, while the other half will have conventional open surgery. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Junbo Liang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can your own blood and fat heal aching joints? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test four orthobiologic treatments—PRP, bone marrow concentrate, hyaluronic acid, and nanofat—in 300 adults with various muscle, joint, tendon, or bone conditions. The goal is to see if these natural substances can reduce pain and improve joint functio…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: PROREGEN • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Phone app may boost exercise for aching joints
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a phone app help prevent falls in women with brittle bones?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether balance training done at home via video calls works as well as in-person sessions for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Sixty women aged 50-70 with low bone density and balance issues will be randomly assigned to either remote or traditional trainin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Dental scans and AI could spot rare bone diseases faster
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will take 3D scans of the inside of the mouth from 240 people with rare bone or cartilage diseases and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use shape analysis and artificial intelligence to see if these scans can help tell different diseases apart. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could low vitamin c weaken bones? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will check vitamin C levels in 40 people with osteoporosis, comparing those who have had a spine fracture to those who haven't. The goal is to see if lower vitamin C is more common in the fracture group. No treatment is given; the study simply measures an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New urdu tool could help millions with muscle and joint pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Massive new registry to track menopause health in 5,000 women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that will collect health information from up to 5,000 women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or premature ovarian insufficiency. Researchers will gather data from medical records and ongoing visits to a specialized clinic, tracking symptoms, treatme…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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AI vs. doctor: which note do patients trust more?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drilling technique could make dental implants more stable in weak bone
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to prepare the jawbone for dental implants in people with low bone density. One method uses Densah burs to compact bone, while the other removes bone with standard drilling. The goal is to see which gives better implant stability right after placement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suez Canal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Lab study explores better carrier for bone-healing protein
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses blood samples from 20 dental patients to see how well a bone-growth protein (rhBMP-2) sticks to a natural blood-derived scaffold (E-PRF) and releases over time. Researchers compare this to the standard sponge carrier and combinations. The goal is to find a better …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can blood proteins predict bone and muscle loss in older women?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure two proteins (myostatin and irisin) in the blood of 60 postmenopausal women aged 50-65. Researchers will group participants by bone density (normal, low, or very low) and test their muscle strength. The goal is to see if these proteins are linked to bone a…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Waiting game: how treatment delays raise fracture risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records of 8,000 adults with osteoporosis who have had a fragility fracture. Researchers want to measure how long it takes for patients to start medication that prevents future fractures. They also want to see if longer delays lead to more fractures…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Pisana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study tests if teaching women about bone health can prevent osteoporosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a structured education program based on the Health Belief Model can improve osteoporosis awareness and health beliefs in women aged 45 and older who have at least one risk factor for the disease. About 74 women will be randomly assigned to either receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bartın Unıversity • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Dental implant dilemma: to keep or remove when jaw bone dies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at patients who develop a condition called MRONJ (bone death in the jaw) after taking osteoporosis medications. When this happens around a dental implant, doctors disagree on whether to remove the implant or try to save it. The study will compare healing and bone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kyunghee University Dental Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Robot doctor calls: AI assistant to handle bone fracture Check-Ins
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing an AI voice assistant named Dora that makes automated phone calls to patients who have had a bone fracture. The goal is to see if Dora can safely and accurately collect information about risk factors and medication side effects, compared to a regular call fr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ufonia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New digital tool aims to speed up return to work for those with muscle pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a decision support system called SmaRTWork to help people on sick leave due to muscle or back pain return to work. About 298 adults in Norway will either use the system or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the tool helps them return to work sustainab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can ancient chinese medicine help predict modern bone breaks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create an early warning system for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF) by combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) patterns with standard risk factors like bone density. Researchers will follow 200 adults aged 50-79 with new fractures or low…
Sponsor: Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Skin glow test may reveal hidden fracture risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive skin test can help predict how well osteoporosis medications work. Researchers will measure substances called AGEs in the skin of 240 postmenopausal women starting treatment. The goal is to see if higher AGE levels are linked to …
Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Dental implant study tests which abutment size preserves jawbone best
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the size of the connector piece (abutment) on a dental implant affects the bone around it. Researchers will place implants in 40 adults with a missing back tooth and use either a narrow or regular abutment. Over 24 months, they will measure bone changes on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study aims to unmask hidden causes of childhood joint stiffness
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 35 children with joint problems that are not caused by inflammation, such as stiffness or deformity. Researchers will use exams, lab tests, and imaging to find the true cause, which could be rare genetic conditions like mucopolysaccharidoses or osteogenesi…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC