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Study · Non-randomized trial · n = 42 · 2018

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PTH(1-34) for Surgical Hypoparathyroidism: A 2-Year Prospective, Open-Label Investigation of Efficacy and Quality of Life.

Palermo A, Santonati A, Tabacco G, Bosco D, Spada A, Pedone C, Raggiunti B, Doris T, Maggi D, Grimaldi F, Manfrini S, Vescini F

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism1 Jan 2018Cited by 52 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study7

7 results from studies that gave the peptide. 7 results from people.

  1. 01HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, PTH(1-34) increased serum calcium from baseline to 3 months, with subsequent stability.

    In plain wordsIn adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, teriparatide increased blood calcium compared with baseline, then levels remained stable.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSerum calcium
    Study

    n = 42

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Electrolyte balance · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    20 μg twice daily · subcutaneous injection · 24 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Serum calcium
    7.6 mg/dL
    baseline
    Serum calcium
    8.9 mg/dL
    3 months

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean serum calcium concentration significantly increased from baseline to 3 months (7.6 ± 0.6 vs 8.9 ± 1.1 mg/dL, P < 0.001) and remained stable until the end of the study, despite reductions in calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To investigate the effects of 24-month PTH(1-34) treatment in a homogeneous cohort of adult subjects with postoperative hypoparathyroidism and to evaluate QOL changes.
    Summary · context
    Prospective open-label study.
    Summary · context
    42 subjects.
    Summary · context
    Twice-daily PTH(1-34) 20 μg subcutaneous injection.
  2. 02HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, calcium supplementation decreased during PTH(1-34) therapy.

    In plain wordsIn adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, calcium supplementation decreased during teriparatide treatment compared with baseline.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCalcium supplementation requirement
    Study

    n = 42

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Electrolyte balance · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    20 μg twice daily · subcutaneous injection · 24 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean serum calcium concentration significantly increased from baseline to 3 months (7.6 ± 0.6 vs 8.9 ± 1.1 mg/dL, P < 0.001) and remained stable until the end of the study, despite reductions in calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To investigate the effects of 24-month PTH(1-34) treatment in a homogeneous cohort of adult subjects with postoperative hypoparathyroidism and to evaluate QOL changes.
    Summary · context
    Prospective open-label study.
    Summary · context
    42 subjects.
    Summary · context
    Twice-daily PTH(1-34) 20 μg subcutaneous injection.
  3. 03HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D supplementation decreased during PTH(1-34) therapy.

    In plain wordsIn adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D supplementation decreased during teriparatide treatment compared with baseline.

    Outcome
    DecreaseVitamin D supplementation requirement
    Study

    n = 42

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Electrolyte balance · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    20 μg twice daily · subcutaneous injection · 24 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean serum calcium concentration significantly increased from baseline to 3 months (7.6 ± 0.6 vs 8.9 ± 1.1 mg/dL, P < 0.001) and remained stable until the end of the study, despite reductions in calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To investigate the effects of 24-month PTH(1-34) treatment in a homogeneous cohort of adult subjects with postoperative hypoparathyroidism and to evaluate QOL changes.
    Summary · context
    Prospective open-label study.
    Summary · context
    42 subjects.
    Summary · context
    Twice-daily PTH(1-34) 20 μg subcutaneous injection.
  4. 04HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, PTH(1-34) reduced serum phosphate from baseline to 6 months, with subsequent stability.

    In plain wordsIn adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, teriparatide lowered blood phosphate compared with baseline, then levels remained stable.

    Outcome
    DecreaseSerum phosphate
    Study

    n = 42

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Electrolyte balance · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    20 μg twice daily · subcutaneous injection · 24 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Phosphate
    4.3 mg/dL
    baseline
    Phosphate
    3.9 mg/dL
    6 months

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Phosphate levels gradually decreased from baseline to 6 months (4.3 ± 1.1 vs 3.9 ± 0.6 mg/dL, P < 0.019), remaining stable until 24 months.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To investigate the effects of 24-month PTH(1-34) treatment in a homogeneous cohort of adult subjects with postoperative hypoparathyroidism and to evaluate QOL changes.
    Summary · context
    Prospective open-label study.
    Summary · context
    42 subjects.
    Summary · context
    Twice-daily PTH(1-34) 20 μg subcutaneous injection.
  5. 05HumanNon-randomized trialMechanism

    In adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, serum alkaline phosphatase increased from baseline during PTH(1-34) therapy.

    In plain wordsIn adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, blood alkaline phosphatase increased during teriparatide treatment compared with baseline.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSerum alkaline phosphatase
    Study

    n = 42

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    20 μg twice daily · subcutaneous injection · 24 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum alkaline phosphatase and calcium excretion gradually increased from baseline to 24 months.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To investigate the effects of 24-month PTH(1-34) treatment in a homogeneous cohort of adult subjects with postoperative hypoparathyroidism and to evaluate QOL changes.
    Summary · context
    Prospective open-label study.
    Summary · context
    42 subjects.
    Summary · context
    Twice-daily PTH(1-34) 20 μg subcutaneous injection.
  6. 06HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, urinary calcium excretion increased from baseline during PTH(1-34) therapy.

    In plain wordsIn adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, urine calcium increased during teriparatide treatment compared with baseline.

    Outcome
    IncreaseUrinary calcium excretion
    Study

    n = 42

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Electrolyte balance · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    20 μg twice daily · subcutaneous injection · 24 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum alkaline phosphatase and calcium excretion gradually increased from baseline to 24 months.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To investigate the effects of 24-month PTH(1-34) treatment in a homogeneous cohort of adult subjects with postoperative hypoparathyroidism and to evaluate QOL changes.
    Summary · context
    Prospective open-label study.
    Summary · context
    42 subjects.
    Summary · context
    Twice-daily PTH(1-34) 20 μg subcutaneous injection.
  7. 07HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, all eight SF-36 domain scores improved during PTH(1-34) therapy.

    In plain wordsIn adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, all reported quality-of-life domains improved during teriparatide treatment compared with baseline.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSF-36 domains
    Study

    n = 42

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Outcome group
    Quality of life · Whole body
    Studied dose
    20 μg twice daily · subcutaneous injection · 24 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Data from SF-36 showed a significant improvement in the mean scores of all eight domains (P < 0.001).
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To investigate the effects of 24-month PTH(1-34) treatment in a homogeneous cohort of adult subjects with postoperative hypoparathyroidism and to evaluate QOL changes.
    Summary · context
    Prospective open-label study.
    Summary · context
    42 subjects.
    Summary · context
    Twice-daily PTH(1-34) 20 μg subcutaneous injection.

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