Evaluation of the Effects of Teriparatide on Skeleton Images in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoporosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ambulatory with osteoporosis Hip or spine bone mineral density (BMD) measurement more than 2.5 standard deviations below the average bone mass of young healthy women or more than 2.0 standard deviations in women who have a history of a vertebral or nonvertebral fragility fracture. Exclusion Criteria: Diseases of bone other than osteoporosis Treatment with estrogens in the 3 months prior to enrollment or for more than 2 months in the past year Treatment with oral bisphosphonates in the 3 months prior to enrollment or for more than 2 months in the past year; treatment with intravenous bisphosphonates in the 12 months prior to enrollment Increased risk for the development of osteosarcoma
Sites / Locations
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Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Teriparatide
Participants receive teriparatide 20 microgram once daily by subcutaneous injection for 18 months followed by 6 months off therapy