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 in rare disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called burosumab could safely raise low phosphate levels in people with fibrous dysplasia, a condition that weakens bones. Twelve participants aged 1 and older received injections of the drug at home once or twice a month for 48 weeks. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:51 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 can spread COVID-19
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how COVID-19 spreads, especially by people who don't feel sick. Researchers collected saliva, nasal swabs, and other samples from 55 people who either had COVID-19 with no or mild symptoms, or who had been in close contact with someone who tested po…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC