Randomized Study of Human Parathyroid Hormone in Middle-Aged Men With Idiopathic Osteoporosis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
OBJECTIVES:
- Determine the effect of human parathyroid hormone (1-34) on bone mass in middle-aged men with idiopathic osteoporosis.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. All patients self-administer daily subcutaneous injections of human parathyroid hormone (1-34) or placebo for a period of 2.5 years.
Patients are followed regularly for unacceptable toxicities.
Completion date provided represents the completion date of the grant per OOPD records
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:
--Disease Characteristics--
Osteoporosis as defined by: Bone mineral density at the lumbar spine or femoral neck that is 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass reference value (T score less than -2.5)
No family history of male osteoporosis
No other metabolic bone disease
--Prior/Concurrent Therapy--
Endocrine therapy:
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No concurrent glucocorticoid therapy
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No prior steroid use
Surgery: No prior gastrointestinal tract surgery
Other: No prior or concurrent anticonvulsant therapy
--Patient Characteristics--
Hematopoietic: Normal CBC
Hepatic: Normal liver function
Renal: Normal renal function
Other:
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Normal thyroid function
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Normal adrenal function
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Normal gonadal status
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No myeloma or other malignancy
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No alcoholism, hypercortisolism or diabetes mellitus
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No gastrointestinal tract disease or disorder associated with malabsorption
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | New York | New York | United States | 10032 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Columbia University
Investigators
- Study Chair: John Paul Bilezikian, Columbia University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 199/13293
- CPS-CU-FDR001024