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Study · Observational study · n = 1,262 · 2005

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Sustained nonvertebral fragility fracture risk reduction after discontinuation of teriparatide treatment.

Prince R, Sipos A, Hossain A, Syversen U, Ish-Shalom S, Marcinowska E, Halse J, Lindsay R, Dalsky GP, Mitlak BH

Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research2 May 2005Cited by 141 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study13

8 results from studies that gave the peptide. 8 results from people.

  1. 01HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women followed after teriparatide, pooled former teriparatide groups had a fracture hazard ratio of 0.57 versus former placebo over 50 months.

    In plain wordsIn women, former teriparatide groups had lower nonvertebral fragility fracture risk than former placebo over treatment and follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseNonvertebral fragility fractures over treatment and follow-up
    Study

    n = 1,262

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 and 40 microg pooled · subcutaneous · Median treatment exposure 19 months; 50-month period including follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Hazard ratio
    0.57 ratio
    combined teriparatide versus placebo over 50 months

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The hazard ratio for combined teriparatide group (20 and 40 microg) for the 50-month period after baseline was 0.57 (p = 0.002), suggesting a sustained effect in reducing the risk of nonvertebral fragility fracture.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The hazard ratios for nonvertebral fragility fractures in each teriparatide group relative to placebo were statistically significant for the 50-month period including treatment and follow-up (p < 0.03).
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.
  2. 02HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women, pooled former teriparatide groups had significantly lower fracture hazard during follow-up than former placebo.

    In plain wordsIn women, pooled former teriparatide groups had lower fracture risk during follow-up than former placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseNonvertebral fragility fractures during follow-up
    Study

    n = 1,262

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 and 40 microg pooledAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In the follow-up period, the hazard ratio was significantly different between the 40 mug and combined groups versus placebo but not for the 20 microg group versus placebo.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    While the study design is observational, the results support a sustained effect of teriparatide in reducing the risk of nonvertebral fragility fractures up to 30 months after discontinuation of treatment.
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.
  3. 03HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women, fracture incidence in the former placebo and former teriparatide groups diverged over the 50-month period including treatment and follow-up.

    In plain wordsIn women, fracture rates in the former teriparatide and former placebo groups moved apart over the 50 months of treatment and follow-up.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedTime to fracture
    Study

    n = 1,262

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 and 40 microg pooledAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Kaplan-Meier analysis of time to fracture showed that the fracture incidence in the former placebo and teriparatide groups diverged during the 50-month period including teriparatide treatment and follow-up (p = 0.009).
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    While the study design is observational, the results support a sustained effect of teriparatide in reducing the risk of nonvertebral fragility fractures up to 30 months after discontinuation of treatment.
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.
  4. 04HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women, the former teriparatide 20 microg group had significantly lower nonvertebral fragility fracture risk than former placebo over treatment and follow-up.

    In plain wordsIn women, prior teriparatide treatment was linked to lower nonvertebral fragility fracture risk than prior placebo over treatment and follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseNonvertebral fragility fractures over treatment and follow-up
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 microg · subcutaneous · Median treatment exposure 19 months; 50-month period including follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The hazard ratios for nonvertebral fragility fractures in each teriparatide group relative to placebo were statistically significant for the 50-month period including treatment and follow-up (p < 0.03).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.
  5. 05HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women, the former teriparatide 40 microg group had significantly lower nonvertebral fragility fracture risk than former placebo over treatment and follow-up.

    In plain wordsIn women, prior teriparatide treatment was linked to lower nonvertebral fragility fracture risk than prior placebo over treatment and follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseNonvertebral fragility fractures over treatment and follow-up
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 microg · subcutaneous · Median treatment exposure 19 months; 50-month period including follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The hazard ratios for nonvertebral fragility fractures in each teriparatide group relative to placebo were statistically significant for the 50-month period including treatment and follow-up (p < 0.03).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.
  6. 06HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women, fracture hazard during follow-up was significantly lower after teriparatide 40 microg than after placebo.

    In plain wordsIn women, fracture risk during follow-up was lower after teriparatide than after placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseNonvertebral fragility fractures during follow-up
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 microg · subcutaneous · Median treatment exposure 19 months; follow-up after discontinuationAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In the follow-up period, the hazard ratio was significantly different between the 40 mug and combined groups versus placebo but not for the 20 microg group versus placebo.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    While the study design is observational, the results support a sustained effect of teriparatide in reducing the risk of nonvertebral fragility fractures up to 30 months after discontinuation of treatment.
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.
  7. 07HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women, fracture hazard during follow-up did not differ significantly after teriparatide 20 microg versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn women, follow-up fracture risk did not differ significantly after teriparatide versus placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant changeNonvertebral fragility fractures during follow-up
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 microgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In the follow-up period, the hazard ratio was significantly different between the 40 mug and combined groups versus placebo but not for the 20 microg group versus placebo.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.
  8. 08HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women, fracture hazard during follow-up did not differ between former teriparatide dose groups.

    In plain wordsIn women, follow-up fracture risk did not differ between former teriparatide dose groups.

    Outcome
    No significant changeFracture hazard comparison between doses
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    40 microg teriparatide
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 microgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    However, the 20 and 40 microg groups were not different from each other.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    In the follow-up period, the hazard ratio was significantly different between the 40 mug and combined groups versus placebo but not for the 20 microg group versus placebo.
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone5

In this study, Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking Teriparatide (PTH 1-34).

  1. 09HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneObservational studyOther

    In women after treatment withdrawal, osteoporosis treatment use was lower in the combined former teriparatide groups than in former placebo.

    In plain wordsIn women after treatment withdrawal, osteoporosis treatment use was lower after teriparatide than after placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseOsteoporosis treatment during follow-up
    Study

    n = 1,262

    Comparator
    Former placebo group
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Measurements

    Patients receiving osteoporosis treatment during follow-up
    ≈ 60%
    all 1262 patients, overall

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Approximately 60% of the 1262 patients received an osteoporosis treatment at some time during follow-up, with greater use in the former placebo group than in the combined former teriparatide group (p < 0.05).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.

    In this study, Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Teriparatide (PTH 1-34).

  2. 10HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women without follow-up treatment, total hip BMD decreased after teriparatide withdrawal.

    In plain wordsIn women without follow-up treatment, hip bone density decreased after teriparatide withdrawal.

    Outcome
    DecreaseTotal hip BMD after withdrawal without treatment
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Total hip and femoral neck BMD decreased in teriparatide-treated patients who had no follow-up treatment; BMD remained stable or further increased in patients who received a bisphosphonate after teriparatide treatment.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.

    In this study, Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Teriparatide (PTH 1-34).

  3. 11HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women without follow-up treatment, femoral neck BMD decreased after teriparatide withdrawal.

    In plain wordsIn women without follow-up treatment, femoral neck bone density decreased after teriparatide withdrawal.

    Outcome
    DecreaseFemoral neck BMD after withdrawal without treatment
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Total hip and femoral neck BMD decreased in teriparatide-treated patients who had no follow-up treatment; BMD remained stable or further increased in patients who received a bisphosphonate after teriparatide treatment.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.

    In this study, Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Teriparatide (PTH 1-34).

  4. 12HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women receiving bisphosphonate after teriparatide, total hip BMD remained stable or increased further.

    In plain wordsIn women, hip bone density stayed stable or increased with bisphosphonate after teriparatide.

    Outcome
    MixedTotal hip BMD with subsequent bisphosphonate
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Total hip and femoral neck BMD decreased in teriparatide-treated patients who had no follow-up treatment; BMD remained stable or further increased in patients who received a bisphosphonate after teriparatide treatment.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.

    In this study, Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Teriparatide (PTH 1-34).

  5. 13HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In women receiving bisphosphonate after teriparatide, femoral neck BMD remained stable or increased further.

    In plain wordsIn women, femoral neck bone density stayed stable or increased with bisphosphonate after teriparatide.

    Outcome
    MixedFemoral neck BMD with subsequent bisphosphonate
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Total hip and femoral neck BMD decreased in teriparatide-treated patients who had no follow-up treatment; BMD remained stable or further increased in patients who received a bisphosphonate after teriparatide treatment.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A follow-up in 1262 women was conducted after the discontinuation of teriparatide.
    Summary · context
    Prior treatment assignments were revealed, and patients were able to receive osteoporosis treatments without restriction.

    In this study, Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Teriparatide (PTH 1-34).

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