Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is being conducted to evaluate the effect treatment has on serum P1NP levels, a biomarker of bone formation in postmenopausal women with low bone mass.
Interventions
Nasal Spray
Nasal Spray
Nasal Spray
20 mcg subcutaneous daily
Nasal Spray
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Postmenopausal Females Age ≥ 45 years. * Weight \> 45 kg and \< 90 kg * Normal nasal examination at baseline. * Low bone mass at lumbar spine, total hip or femoral neck (BMD T-score of ≤ - 1.5 or lower) or a recent (within 5 years of baseline) history of fragility fracture (excluding fractures of hands, feet, face and/or skull) and a T-score of -1.0 or lower at lumbar spine, total hip or femoral neck
Exclusion criteria
* Serious Medical Condition * History of diseases which affect bone metabolism other than postmenopausal osteoporosis such as Paget's disease, any secondary causes of osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, or hyperparathyroidism * Have a history of cancer within the past 5 years, except for basal cell carcinoma * Have hypocalcemia or hypercalcemia from any cause or have a recent history of kidney stones or pre-existing hypercalciuria; * Have used any of the mostly commonly prescribed osteoporosis medications within 3 months of starting the investigational product, or for more than 1 month at any time within 6 months prior to starting investigational product
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Serum P1NP from baseline to end of treatment. | 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in serum calcium and incidence of hypercalcemia (pre-dose and post-dose) | baseline and 6 weeks |