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Effects of Combination Denosumab and High-Dose Teriparatide Administration on Bone Microarchitecture and Estimated Strength: The DATA-HD HR-pQCT Study.

Ramchand SK, David NL, Lee H, Bruce M, Bouxsein ML, Leder BZ, Tsai JN

Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research19 Sept 2020Cited by 11 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study10

6 results from studies that gave the peptide. 6 results from people.

  1. 01HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, high-dose teriparatide with denosumab increased distal tibia total BMD more than standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, high-dose teriparatide with denosumab increased tibia bone density more than standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    Outcome
    IncreaseDistal tibia total BMD
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    20 μg teriparatide with the same denosumab regimen
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 μg during months 0 to 9 · 9 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    total BMD increase
    5.3%
    high-dose group
    total BMD increase
    3.4%
    standard-dose group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Over 15 months, increases in total BMD were higher in the HD-group than the SD-group at the distal tibia (5.3% versus 3.4%, p = 0.01) with a similar trend at the distal radius (2.6% versus 1.0%, p = 0.06).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, distal radius BMD gains showed a nonsignificant trend favoring high-dose over standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, radius bone density gains did not differ significantly between high-dose and standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    Outcome
    No significant changeDistal radius total BMD
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    20 μg teriparatide with the same denosumab regimen
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 μg during months 0 to 9 · 9 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    total BMD increase
    2.6%
    high-dose group
    total BMD increase
    1%
    standard-dose group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Over 15 months, increases in total BMD were higher in the HD-group than the SD-group at the distal tibia (5.3% versus 3.4%, p = 0.01) with a similar trend at the distal radius (2.6% versus 1.0%, p = 0.06).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, tibial cortical tissue mineral density gains were similar between high-dose and standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, tibial cortical mineral density gains were similar between high-dose and standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    Outcome
    No significant changeTibial cortical tissue mineral density between doses
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    20 μg teriparatide with the same denosumab regimen
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 μg during months 0 to 9 · 9 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    tissue mineral density increase
    1.3%
    high-dose group tibial cortical
    tissue mineral density increase
    1.5%
    standard-dose group tibial cortical

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Tibial cortical tissue mineral density increased similarly in both treatment groups (1.3% [p < 0.0001 versus baseline] and 1.5% [p < 0.0001 versus baseline] in the HD-group and SD-group, respectively; p = 0.75 for overall group difference).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.
  4. 04HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, tibial trabecular microarchitecture gains were numerically greater but nonsignificant with high-dose versus standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, tibial trabecular gains did not differ significantly between high-dose and standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    Outcome
    No significant changeDistal tibia trabecular microarchitecture
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    20 μg teriparatide with the same denosumab regimen
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 μg during months 0 to 9 · 9 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Improvements in trabecular microarchitecture at the distal tibia and estimated strength by micro-finite element analysis at both sites were numerically greater in the HD-group compared with SD-group but not significantly so.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.
  5. 05HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, tibial estimated strength gains were numerically greater but nonsignificant with high-dose versus standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, estimated tibial strength gains did not differ significantly between high-dose and standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    Outcome
    No significant changeDistal tibia estimated strength
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    20 μg teriparatide with the same denosumab regimen
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 μg during months 0 to 9 · 9 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Improvements in trabecular microarchitecture at the distal tibia and estimated strength by micro-finite element analysis at both sites were numerically greater in the HD-group compared with SD-group but not significantly so.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.
  6. 06HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, radial estimated strength gains were numerically greater but nonsignificant with high-dose versus standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, estimated radial strength gains did not differ significantly between high-dose and standard-dose teriparatide with denosumab.

    Outcome
    No significant changeDistal radius estimated strength
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    20 μg teriparatide with the same denosumab regimen
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    40 μg during months 0 to 9 · 9 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Improvements in trabecular microarchitecture at the distal tibia and estimated strength by micro-finite element analysis at both sites were numerically greater in the HD-group compared with SD-group but not significantly so.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone4

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. 07HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, tibial cortical porosity remained similar to baseline with both teriparatide-denosumab regimens.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, tibial bone porosity remained similar to baseline with both teriparatide-denosumab regimens.

    Outcome
    No significant changeTibial cortical porosity
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    baseline
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Measurements

    absolute porosity difference
    −0.1%
    high-dose group distal tibia
    absolute porosity difference
    −0.7%
    standard-dose group distal tibia

    Source sentences

    Summary
    At 15 months, cortical porosity remained similar to baseline, with absolute differences of -0.1% and -0.7% at the distal tibia and -0.4% and -0.1% at the distal radius in the HD-group and SD-group, respectively; p = NS for all comparisons.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.

    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. 08HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, radial cortical porosity remained similar to baseline with both teriparatide-denosumab regimens.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, radial bone porosity remained similar to baseline with both teriparatide-denosumab regimens.

    Outcome
    No significant changeRadial cortical porosity
    Study

    n = 69

    Comparator
    baseline
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Measurements

    absolute porosity difference
    −0.4%
    high-dose group distal radius
    absolute porosity difference
    −0.1%
    standard-dose group distal radius

    Source sentences

    Summary
    At 15 months, cortical porosity remained similar to baseline, with absolute differences of -0.1% and -0.7% at the distal tibia and -0.4% and -0.1% at the distal radius in the HD-group and SD-group, respectively; p = NS for all comparisons.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.

    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. 09HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, tibial cortical tissue mineral density increased with high-dose teriparatide plus denosumab compared with baseline.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, tibial cortical tissue mineral density increased from baseline with high-dose teriparatide plus denosumab.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTibial cortical tissue mineral density, high-dose combination
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    baseline
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Measurements

    tissue mineral density increase
    1.3%
    high-dose group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Tibial cortical tissue mineral density increased similarly in both treatment groups (1.3% [p < 0.0001 versus baseline] and 1.5% [p < 0.0001 versus baseline] in the HD-group and SD-group, respectively; p = 0.75 for overall group difference).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.

    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. 10HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal women, tibial cortical tissue mineral density increased with standard-dose teriparatide plus denosumab compared with baseline.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal women, tibial cortical tissue mineral density increased from baseline with standard-dose teriparatide plus denosumab.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTibial cortical tissue mineral density, standard-dose combination
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    baseline
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Measurements

    tissue mineral density increase
    1.5%
    standard-dose group

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Tibial cortical tissue mineral density increased similarly in both treatment groups (1.3% [p < 0.0001 versus baseline] and 1.5% [p < 0.0001 versus baseline] in the HD-group and SD-group, respectively; p = 0.75 for overall group difference).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    To assess the effects of these combinations on bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, we performed high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) at the distal radius and distal tibia in these women
    Summary · context
    The 69 women who completed at least one study visit after baseline are included in this analysis.

    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

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

CompletedPhase 4Results postedNCT02176382

Denosumab and Teriparatide Study (DATA-HD and DATA-EX)

Massachusetts General Hospitaln = 76Aug 2014 to Feb 2020

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

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