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Study · Randomized controlled trial · n = 77 · 2025

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Efficacy of Recombinant Human Parathyroid Hormone 1-34 and Vitamin K2 Combination Therapy in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Zhang Z, Xia K, Gong W, Mai R, Liu P, Lu Z

Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme28 Aug 2024

Summary

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Results from this study8

3 results from studies that gave the peptide. 3 results from people.

  1. 01HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, adding rhPTH (1-34) to vitamin K2 improved BMD more than vitamin K2 alone.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, adding rhPTH (1-34) improved bone density more than vitamin K2 alone.

    Outcome
    IncreaseBMD versus vitamin K2
    Study

    n = 77

    Comparator
    Vitamin K2 alone
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Notably, the combined rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2 treatment demonstrated superior efficacy in improving BMD and bone metabolism markers.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, adding rhPTH (1-34) improved bone metabolism markers more than vitamin K2 alone.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, adding rhPTH (1-34) improved bone metabolism markers more than vitamin K2 alone.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBone metabolism markers versus vitamin K2
    Study

    n = 77

    Comparator
    Vitamin K2 alone
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Notably, the combined rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2 treatment demonstrated superior efficacy in improving BMD and bone metabolism markers.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialSafety outcome

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, adding rhPTH (1-34) to vitamin K2 did not significantly change adverse reaction incidence versus vitamin K2 alone.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, adverse reaction rates did not differ significantly between rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2 and vitamin K2 alone.

    Outcome
    No significant changeAdverse reactions
    Study

    n = 77

    Comparator
    Vitamin K2 alone
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups, indicating the safety of the combined treatment.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.

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. 04HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, BMD improved with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, bone density improved with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    Outcome
    IncreaseBMD change in both regimens
    Study

    n = 77

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both two treatments improved BMD, blood calcium concentrations, pain scores, and increased osteocalcin and osteoprotegerin levels.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.

    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. 05HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, blood calcium concentrations improved with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, blood calcium improved with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBlood calcium change in both regimens
    Study

    n = 77

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both two treatments improved BMD, blood calcium concentrations, pain scores, and increased osteocalcin and osteoprotegerin levels.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.

    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. 06HumanNot a test of Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, pain scores improved with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, pain scores improved with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    Outcome
    DecreasePain score change in both regimens
    Study

    n = 77

    Outcome group
    Pain · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both two treatments improved BMD, blood calcium concentrations, pain scores, and increased osteocalcin and osteoprotegerin levels.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.

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

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteocalcin increased with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteocalcin increased with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    Outcome
    IncreaseOsteocalcin change in both regimens
    Study

    n = 77

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both two treatments improved BMD, blood calcium concentrations, pain scores, and increased osteocalcin and osteoprotegerin levels.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.

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

    In postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteoprotegerin increased with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    In plain wordsIn postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteoprotegerin increased with both vitamin K2 alone and rhPTH (1-34) plus vitamin K2.

    Outcome
    IncreaseOsteoprotegerin change in both regimens
    Study

    n = 77

    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both two treatments improved BMD, blood calcium concentrations, pain scores, and increased osteocalcin and osteoprotegerin levels.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a combined recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34 [rhPTH (1-34)] and vitamin K2 therapy versus vitamin K2 alone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Summary · context
    A total of 77 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients were randomly divided into two groups.
    Summary · context
    Patients in one group received vitamin K2 alone, while patients in the other group received a combination of rhPTH (1-34) and vitamin K2.

    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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  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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