Postmenopausal osteoporosis
MONDO:0008159Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency.
Also known as: bone mineral density quantitative trait locus, osteoporosis, postmenopausal
78 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could adding a second drug boost bone strength in osteoporosis?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding the drug abaloparatide (Tymlos) to the standard treatment denosumab (Prolia) can improve bone density more than denosumab alone in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Seventy women who have already been on denosumab will either continue with…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Osteoporosis drug studied for spine surgery recovery – but trial pulled
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if romosozumab (Evenity) could improve bone density and muscle mass in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis undergoing lumbar spine surgery. Participants would have received monthly injections of romosozumab or weekly alendronate pills for 12 months. How…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Osteoporosis drug may strengthen bones beyond density, new study hints
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how teriparatide, a bone-building drug for severe osteoporosis, affects bone structure in postmenopausal women. Researchers will use a special scanner to see changes in bone thickness and tiny connecting rods at the wrist and ankle over 24 months. The goal is …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Bone battle: which osteoporosis drug wins?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two FDA-approved medications, romosozumab and denosumab, for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis. Researchers will measure changes in hip bone density over 12 months in 50 women at high fracture risk. The goal is to see which drug works better to strengthen b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to strengthen bones in elderly women
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a year of monthly injections of romosozumab, followed by an infusion of zoledronic acid, can improve bone density and prevent fractures in women aged 65 and older with osteoporosis who live in long-term care facilities. The goal is to find a treatment tha…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Susan L. Greenspan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Stem cell shot aims to mend brittle bones in older women
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new stem cell treatment called HMM910 in 9 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk of breaking a bone. The stem cells are given through an IV drip. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, not yet to p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HELP Therapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New Bone-Boosting drug shows promise for osteoporosis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AGA2118 in postmenopausal women aged 55 to 80 who have low bone density but no history of fractures. The goal is to see if the drug can safely increase bone mineral density over 12 months compared to a placebo. About 379 women will par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Angitia Biopharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study tests drug combo to keep bones strong after osteoporosis treatment ends
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving zoledronate infusions can prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women who have stopped taking denosumab for osteoporosis. About 200 women who took denosumab for at least two years will receive zoledronate at different times. The goal is to find th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New Bone-Boosting shot tested for first time in humans
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage study tests a new injectable drug called LYN101 in 44 people. First, healthy volunteers get a single dose to check safety. Then, postmenopausal women with low bone mass get multiple doses to see how the drug affects bone turnover markers. The main goal is safety,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai TTM-Bio Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:22 UTC
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Bone scanner study pulled before starting: no participants enrolled
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a special bone scanner (bone mineral analyser) could predict how well osteoporotic women would respond to a zoledronic acid infusion. The plan was to measure bone texture and density before and one year after treatment. However, the study was wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Anti-Aging drug and football drills join forces to fight brittle bones
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a weekly dose of everolimus (a drug that targets aging pathways) and/or a fun exercise program called 'Football Fitness' can prevent the rapid bone loss that happens after menopause. 136 healthy women aged 45-60 will be assigned to one of four groups: exe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a simple exercise program strengthen bones without drugs?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explores whether a new type of resistance exercise is practical and safe for people with low bone mass, including those with osteopenia, osteoporosis, or sarcopenia. Over two months, one group performs progressive muscle-strengthening exercises while a control group co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly Check-Ins could boost patient satisfaction for chronic pain
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether having more frequent contact with a clinician (at least once a week) improves satisfaction for people with long-lasting musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were split into two groups: one with standard contact and one with extra check-ins via tex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a special clinic get workers back on the job faster? norway launches massive study.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues or muscle pain return to work sooner. 2500 adults are split into three groups: one gets treatment quickly, one waits 10-14 weeks, and one gets a basic check-up. Researchers will track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive PT study mines 4 million records to find what works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to different results. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn …
Sponsor: ATI Holdings, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Phone app vs. doctor: can a mobile tool catch infections after surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mobile monitoring tool could accurately identify surgical site infections (SSIs) in orthopedic surgery patients, compared to the usual manual review. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was design…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Osteoporosis exercise-drug combo study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether adding arm exercises to a standard osteoporosis medication could improve bone density in the wrist. It was planned for postmenopausal women at high fracture risk. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no res…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC