National Institute Of Dental And Craniofacial Research (nidcr)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Institute Of Dental And Craniofacial Research (nidcr), explained in plain language.
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New drug may fix calcium levels after thyroid surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called encaleret in 13 adults with post-surgical hypoparathyroidism, a condition where damaged parathyroid glands cause low blood calcium. Participants took the drug for 5 days in the clinic to see if it could improve calcium balance without raising urine…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a bone drug halt skeletal damage in kids with rare disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called denosumab in 15 children aged 4 to 14 with fibrous dysplasia, a rare bone disease that causes weak spots and fractures. The goal was to see if the drug could stop bone lesions from growing during childhood. Participants received injections every 4 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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New hope for rare bone disease: drug raises low phosphate levels
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called burosumab in 12 people with fibrous dysplasia, a rare bone disorder that can cause weak bones and low blood phosphate. The goal was to see if the drug could safely bring phosphate levels back to normal. Participants injected the drug at home once o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:20 UTC
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NIH study checks if spit spreads COVID-19 silently
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether the virus that causes COVID-19 can be found in the saliva of people who have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Researchers collected samples from the nose, mouth, eyes, and blood from 55 adults who either tested positive or lived with someone who did…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC