Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Conditions
Brief summary
Effects of Teriparatide in Postmenopausal Women Previously Treated with Alendronate or Raloxifene.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Postmenopausal women aged at least 50 years * A previous clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis * At high risk for fracture * Current therapy for at least 18 months prior to study entry with either raloxifene HCl or alendronate Na
Exclusion criteria
* History of metabolic bone disease other than osteoporosis * History of malignant neoplasm within the last 5 years except for superficial basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in calcium values after beginning teriparatide | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of hypercalcemia, various calcium assessments, change in bone mineral density and tests of bone formation and resorption | — |
Countries
United States