Refractory hypoparathyroidism MedDRA version: 16.1 Level: PT Classification code 10021041 Term: Hypoparathyroidism System Organ Class: 10014698 - Endocrine disorders
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.History of hypoparathyroidism for = 18 months post-diagnosis, inclusive of historical biochemical evidence of hypocalcaemia and concomitant serum intact PTH =65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Hypoparathyroidism resulting from impaired responsiveness to PTH (pseudohypoparathyroidism). 2.Any disease that might affect Ca metabolism or Ca/Pi homeostasis other than hypoparathyroidism. 3.Use of prohibited medications such as loop diuretics, raloxifene hydrochloride, lithium, estrogens, progestins, methotrexate, or systemic corticosteroids within clinical trial optimization and treatment periods. 4.Epilepsy. 5.Seizure disorder with a history of a seizure within the previous 6 months before the study. 6.Presence of open epiphyses. 7.Any disease/condition that in the opinion of the Investigator has a high probability of precluding the patient from correctly following study requirements and/or completing the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: Primary objective: Evaluation of the effectiveness of subcutaneous administration of Teriparatide (FORSTEO) as hormone replacement therapy in patients with refractory hypoparathyroidism. ;Secondary Objective: Secondary Objectives: 1) Determination of a more effective treatment than those presently used for patients with refractory hypoparathyroidism. 2) Creation of treatment guidelines for the use of Teriparatide in patients with refractory hypoparathyroidism. ;Primary end point(s): 1) to reduce requirements oral Ca and active vitamin D metabolite/analog supplementation administration 2) to maintain stable serum Ca levels 3) to control hypercalciuria 24/h ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary end point(s): 1) To evaluate the percentage change from Visit 1 in calcium supplementation dosage after 12 weeks of treatment with Teriparatide 2) The frequency of hypocalcemia clinical symptoms during treatment period.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 3 months | — |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi