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Bisphosphonate Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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Information provided by: | Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
Purpose
The primary purpose of this trial is to evaluate whether the investigational medication is safe, effective and has the ability to increase spine bone density in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) patients.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta |
Drug: Zoledronic Acid |
Phase II |
MedlinePlus related topics: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Genetics Home Reference related topics: osteogenesis imperfecta
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Expected Total Enrollment: 138
Study start: June 2003
Children with severe osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) suffer recurrent fractures resulting in deformity, bone pain and stunted growth. These patients would have much to gain from the development of a safe and effective treatment for OI.
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 3 Months - 17 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion
Exclusion
Location and Contact Information
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