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Study · Randomized controlled trial · n = 79 · 2014

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Evaluation of teriparatide treatment in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta.

Orwoll ES, Shapiro J, Veith S, Wang Y, Lapidus J, Vanek C, Reeder JL, Keaveny TM, Lee DC, Mullins MA, Nagamani SC, Lee B

The Journal of clinical investigation27 Jan 2014Cited by 145 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study10

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

  1. 01HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, lumbar spine areal BMD increased 6.1% with teriparatide versus 2.8% with placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, teriparatide increased spine bone density more than placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLumbar spine areal BMD
    Study

    n = 79

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Lumbar spine aBMD change from baseline
    6.1%
    teriparatide group
    Lumbar spine aBMD change from baseline
    2.8%
    placebo group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Compared with the placebo group, the teriparatide group showed increased LS aBMD (6.1% ± 1.0% vs. 2.8% ± 1.0% change from baseline; P < 0.05) and total hip aBMD (2.6% ± 1.0% vs. -2.4% ± 1.0% change; P < 0.001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, vertebral volumetric BMD changed 18% with teriparatide versus -5.0% with placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, teriparatide improved vertebral volumetric bone density compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreaseVertebral volumetric BMD
    Study

    n = 79

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Vertebral vBMD change
    18%
    teriparatide group
    Vertebral vBMD change
    −5%
    placebo group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Vertebral vBMD and strength improved with teriparatide therapy (18% ± 6% and 15% ± 3% change, respectively), but declined with placebo (-5.0% ± 6% and -2.0% ± 3% change; P < 0.05 for both comparisons).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, estimated vertebral strength changed 15% with teriparatide versus -2.0% with placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, teriparatide improved estimated spine strength compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreaseVertebral strength
    Study

    n = 79

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Estimated vertebral strength change
    15%
    teriparatide group
    Estimated vertebral strength change
    −2%
    placebo group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Vertebral vBMD and strength improved with teriparatide therapy (18% ± 6% and 15% ± 3% change, respectively), but declined with placebo (-5.0% ± 6% and -2.0% ± 3% change; P < 0.05 for both comparisons).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
  4. 04HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, self-reported fractures did not differ between teriparatide and placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, reported fractures did not differ between teriparatide and placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant changeSelf-reported fractures
    Study

    n = 79

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    There was no difference in self-reported fractures between the 2 groups.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
  5. 05HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, serum P1NP increased 135% with teriparatide.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, a blood marker of bone formation increased with teriparatide.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSerum P1NP
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Serum P1NP change
    135%
    teriparatide group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (P1NP) and urine collagen N-telopeptide (NTx) levels increased with teriparatide therapy (135% ± 14% and 64% ± 10% change, respectively).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
  6. 06HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, urine NTx increased 64% with teriparatide.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, a urine marker of bone breakdown increased with teriparatide.

    Outcome
    IncreaseUrine NTx
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Urine NTx change
    64%
    teriparatide group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (P1NP) and urine collagen N-telopeptide (NTx) levels increased with teriparatide therapy (135% ± 14% and 64% ± 10% change, respectively).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
  7. 07HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, hip areal BMD changed 2.6% with teriparatide versus -2.4% with placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, teriparatide increased hip bone density compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTotal hip areal BMD
    Study

    n = 79

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Total hip aBMD change
    2.6%
    teriparatide group
    Total hip aBMD change
    −2.4%
    placebo group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Compared with the placebo group, the teriparatide group showed increased LS aBMD (6.1% ± 1.0% vs. 2.8% ± 1.0% change from baseline; P < 0.05) and total hip aBMD (2.6% ± 1.0% vs. -2.4% ± 1.0% change; P < 0.001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
  8. 08HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    Adults with type III/IV osteogenesis imperfecta showed no observed BMD benefit from teriparatide versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with severe osteogenesis imperfecta, teriparatide showed no observed bone density benefit compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant changeBMD response in type III/IV OI
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg · 18 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Type I OI patients exhibited robust BMD increases with teriparatide; however, there was no observed benefit for those with type III/IV OI.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone2

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 studyEfficacy outcome

    Teriparatide-induced P1NP elevation was less pronounced in adults with type III/IV than type I osteogenesis imperfecta.

    In plain wordsTeriparatide raised a bone formation marker less in severe osteogenesis imperfecta than in its milder form.

    Outcome
    DecreaseP1NP response by OI severity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Type I OI receiving teriparatide
    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Teriparatide-induced elevation of P1NP levels was less pronounced in severe forms of OI (type III/IV) compared with the milder form (type I).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

    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 adults with osteogenesis imperfecta given teriparatide, type I patients showed robust BMD increases while type III/IV patients showed no observed benefit.

    In plain wordsIn adults with osteogenesis imperfecta given teriparatide, bone density rose in type I but showed no observed benefit in types III/IV.

    Outcome
    IncreaseBMD response by OI type
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Type III/IV OI receiving teriparatide
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Type I OI patients exhibited robust BMD increases with teriparatide; however, there was no observed benefit for those with type III/IV OI.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    79 adults with OI were randomized to receive 20 μg recombinant human parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) or placebo for 18 months in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

    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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Registered trials1

Trials this study reports on, or that list this study as a reference. Registry data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

1 trial · 1 completed · 1 with posted results · source ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in a new tab)

CompletedPhase 4Results postedNCT00131469

Study of Teriparatide (FORTEO) to Treat Adults With Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Oregon Health and Science Universityn = 79Jun 2005 to Jan 2011

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 24 Apr 2019

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  1. Version 2Current

    22 Oct 2026, 02:26 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    21 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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