We are doing a study to learn more about the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA). We are recruiting patients (Men 45-85 years old; Women 55-85 years old) who may or may not have OA of the knee(s). This study involves a screening and enrollment visit with annual visits for 3 years. Study activities include a hip and knee assessment, questionnaires, two…
Depression and some antidepressants may be associated with an increased risk of breaking a bone. It is not clear why this could be the case. It is possible that depression and/or certain medications used for the treatment of depression cause bone loss, increase the risk of falls, are associated with lower physical activity, or effects on muscle function.…
Precision Medicine Approaches to Renal Osteodystrophy is a study designed to discover new markers of how the kidney affects your bone health. This study will evaluate how your bone is reacting to your kidney problem both before and after you start your bone treatment for hyperparathyroidism or osteoporosis. We are looking for people who are interested in…
We are studying the causes of and potential treatments for pregnancy & lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLO). We know little about the clinical features, causes, and prognosis of PLO. Our goal is to define the clinical characteristics of PLO and better understand similarities/differences among the women. We are looking for women with fractures during/…
Pain is a natural response to injury to let us know there may be damage to our bodies. Pain is the way our body tells us that we must take care of ourselves. Chronic pain is different and lasts for a long time. In some cases, chronic pain remains without any sign of body damage. Today, there is no way for a doctor to measure someone's chronic pain or…
The goal of this study is to learn whether treatment with a safe, commonly used drug called ATENOLOL prevents bone loss in women after menopause. Who Qualifies? Healthy post-menopausal women who are between the ages of 50 and 75. You may not be eligible if you have certain medical conditions. What's Involved? If you are eligible, you will be assigned…
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body, steered by a group of muscles and their respective tendons, together called the rotator cuff. A consequence of this mobility is a vulnerability to degradation, or wear and tear, of tendons and inflammation in the surrounding area. Our study aims to create biological samples and data bank to get…
This study plans to learn more about a device called the Cefaly and if it is effective for treating migraine attacks. This device is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of episodic migraines, but clinical data has not yet been collected on its effectiveness in treating migraine attacks. The Cefaly device works by generating…
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the bones in children who are short. This study will help to see if the bones of short children who have low levels of growth hormone or children who are short but have normal levels of growth hormone are any different from children of average height. Bones have spongy inner parts and harder outer parts and…
The ENFORCE Teva Cluster Headache clinical trial is looking for people who have been diagnosed with episodic cluster headaches to participate. People who volunteer and qualify may have the opportunity to try an investigational study drug for cluster headaches. If you're 18 to 70 years old and have experienced cluster headaches for 12 months or more,…
This study is for infants that have been genetically diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and are currently not showing any signs or symptoms of the disease. The purpose of this study is to see whether ISIS 396443 has any effects (good or bad) on infants with SMA (who do not yet show signs or symptoms of the disease) and to see if ISIS 396443 can…
The purpose of this study is to find out if eteplirsen can help people with the muscle disorder called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and find out if eteplirsen is safe to take without causing too many side effects. Eteplirsen is an investigational (experimental) drug and can only be used in research studies. DMD is caused by a mutation (a change) in the…
Juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM) is a cause of chronic, whole-body pain. The cause of JFM is unknown. One of the possible causes of JFM is a problem with nerves called "small fiber neuropathy." This is a problem where small nerve fibers in the skin are not working properly and patients can have pain as a result. Recent studies have found evidence of…
If so, you may be able to take part in a clinical research study. This study is being done to see how wellcarbon dioxide (CO2) may provide relief from the pain associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN). CO2 is a gas that is part of the air we breathe and is used to make bubbles in carbonated drinks. The screening and treatment office visit can be done in…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of a study drug called ISIS-396443 when using it to treat children with later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a neuromuscular disease that causes a degeneration (a breakdown) of the motor neurons in the spinal cord, resulting in a weakening of the muscles in…
This study plans to learn more about a device called the Cefaly and if it is effective for treating migraine attacks. This device is approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for the prevention of episodic migraines, but clinical data has not yet been collected on its effectiveness in treating migraine attacks.
Our clinic is currently participating in the Brave Trial, a clinical research study for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This study is being conducted to learn whether a study drug can improve motor functions in boys with DMD. If your child takes part, he'll receive at no cost: study drug or placebo, study-related procedures, reimbursement for…
This study is for patients who have severe migraine headaches that might be a result of a hole in the heart wall called a Patent Foreman Ovale, or PFO. It is known that as many as 40% of patients with migraine headaches also have a PFO. It is not well understood how the two are related, or how having a hole in the heart wall could cause headaches. In this…
We are looking for people ages 65 and older to help us evaluate if an investigational drug improves muscle function, which can reduce risk of falls and fractures. To be considered for the study, you: 1. Must complete a pre-screening phone interview to assess your eligibility 2. If you are eligible, you will be invited to attend an in-person appointment at…
Moving forward in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. A clinical research study assessing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational product in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease experiencing muscle cramps is now enrolling. Participation is entirely voluntary. Contacting us does not mean that you are required to take part in this study. If you…