Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Conditions
Brief summary
Osteonecrosis of the Jawbone (ONJ) is a serious complication of antiresorptive therapies (ARTs), for example with bisphosphonates or Denosumab. Especially long term treatment with intravenous antiresorptive agents causing lesions and, less frequent, also oral administration. This study aims at elucidating local and systemic changes in patients with ONJ.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Medical University of Graz
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years or older * with/without ART * with/without MRONJ
Exclusion criteria
* smoker (\>10 cigarettes/day) * pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| target gene expression | through study completion, an average of 1 year | differences in gene expression recorded by qPCR will be assessed |
Countries
Austria
Outcome results
None listed