Osteochondrodysplasia

This pilot trial investigates whether potassium citrate can improve bone quality and strength in adults and children with chronic kidney disease. Participants take either potassium citrate or a placebo for six months, along with blood and urine tests and advanced bone scans. The …

This study tested an experimental drug called SAR442501 in children with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. The goal was to see if the drug was safe and could improve growth. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 16 children, so we have very little inf…

This study tested whether the statin drug rosuvastatin, taken daily with supplements, could improve bone density and reduce heart disease risk in adults with long-term spinal cord injury. Only 8 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants received either rosu…

This early-stage trial tested a single dose of a drug called SAR439459 in 16 adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease). The drug aims to block a protein that may weaken bones. The study focused on safety and how the drug moves through the body, but it was termina…

This study looks at rare genetic disorders where the body can't make cholesterol properly, which can cause birth defects and learning problems. Researchers collect blood, urine, and tissue samples from affected people and their families to learn more about these conditions. The g…

This study aimed to understand how age influences serious health issues like infections, cancer, heart disease, and bone fractures in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers compared patients over 65 with younger adults (18-50) who had the same disease. The study was stoppe…

This study looked at bone density in HIV-positive men to see if antiretroviral drugs cause bone thinning. Researchers compared men starting HIV treatment with those not yet on therapy over two years. The goal was to understand why bone loss is more common in HIV patients.