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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
51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Berry good news? blackcurrants tested for bone health in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Follow-Up drug keep bones strong after initial osteoporosis therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis who have finished a course of either romosozumab or teriparatide. Researchers want to see which follow-up drug—zoledronate, denosumab, teriparatide, romosozumab, or abaloparatide—best maintains or improves bone den…
Sponsor: 424 General Military Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests best way to cycle osteoporosis drugs for stronger bones
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatment schedules for postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis. One group gets romosozumab for 12 months then denosumab for 12 months. The other group cycles between the two drugs every 6 months for 2 years. Researchers will measure bone density and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New osteoporosis shot aims to strengthen bones in older women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SAL056 in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. About 200 women aged 45 to 80 will receive different doses of the drug or a control treatment for around 10 weeks. The study focuses on sid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study compares powerful Bone-Building drug combos for osteoporosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see how well two different FDA-approved medication regimens improve bone density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk of fractures. About 50 women aged 45 and older will receive one of the two treatments for 12 months. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could blocking a hormone be the key to menopausal bone health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether blocking a hormone called LH can improve bone health in menopausal women. 192 women with moderate-to-severe hot flashes will receive either a GnRH analog, estrogen, testosterone, or a placebo for 8 weeks. The goal is to find a safer alternative to estroge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Martin Blomberg Jensen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a tailored infusion schedule prevent fractures after stopping denosumab?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at women with postmenopausal osteoporosis who have been on denosumab for at least two years and are now stopping it. Stopping denosumab can cause a rapid bone loss and increase fracture risk. The trial compares two strategies using zoledronic acid infusions: one …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Prune power: could 5 prunes a day save your bones?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating 5-6 prunes daily for 18 months can prevent the rapid bone loss that often happens during menopause. Researchers will compare bone density, inflammation, and gut health in 124 women aged 44-55 who either eat prunes or avoid them. If successful, this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Virtual reality games aim to reduce fall risk in women with brittle bones
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality exercise games can improve balance, reduce fall risk, and boost quality of life in postmenopausal women aged 50–75 with osteoporosis. Fifty participants will either do VR exercises or standard care. The goal is to see if fun, interactive g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Blood marker may uncover fracture risk hidden from bone scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a protein called lumican, found in the blood, can identify postmenopausal women who have fragile bones but normal bone density scans. About 100 women will have their bone density, muscle strength, and blood lumican levels measured. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict best osteoporosis drug for each woman
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find small molecules called microRNAs in the blood that can predict how well two osteoporosis drugs (romosozumab and abaloparatide) work in postmenopausal women. Researchers will measure bone density and blood markers over 12 months in 42 women. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain scans could unlock secrets of bone health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different brain regions communicate in women with and without osteoporosis. Researchers will use MRI scans and blood tests to compare brain connectivity and bone markers in 60 postmenopausal women. The goal is to better understand the link between the brai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Scientists peek inside bones to see how osteoporosis drug works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug romosozumab affects bone-making cells in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Researchers will take small bone samples to count these cells early and late in treatment. The goal is to understand why the drug works, not to test a new treatment. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can exercise rewire nerves to strengthen bones? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how mechanical loading, like standing or vibrating, affects spinal reflexes in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis. Researchers will measure nerve signals (H-reflex) under different loads to see if bone loss changes these responses. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC