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 injection aims to strengthen weakened bones
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called burosumab in people with fibrous dysplasia, a condition that causes weak, deformed bones and often low phosphate levels. Twelve participants aged 1 and older gave themselves burosumab injections at home once or twice a month for 48 weeks. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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New hope to halt childhood bone disease progression
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a medication called denosumab could slow or stop the progression of fibrous dysplasia, a rare bone disease, in children. Fifteen children aged 4 to 14 received denosumab injections every four weeks for nearly a year. Researchers measured changes in bone …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New drug tested to fix calcium problems after thyroid surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called encaleret in 13 adults with low calcium levels after neck surgery damaged their parathyroid glands. Researchers wanted to see if the drug could help normalize blood calcium levels while also keeping urine calcium in a safe range to protect the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Scientists test if your spit spreads COVID-19
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how COVID-19 spreads, especially by people who don't feel sick. Researchers tested saliva, nasal swabs, and other samples from 55 adults who had the virus with mild or no symptoms. A key part was having people read a script with and without a mask t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC