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Postmenopausal OsteoporosisPhase 2NCT01321723

Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of PTH Analog Tablets in Postmenopausal Women

A Phase 2 study testing PTH analog and Forsteo (Teriparatide) in people with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, run by Unigene Laboratories Inc. at 4 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This study is designed to provide information about the bone anabolic properties and absorption profile of Unigene's PTH Analog when administered as oral tablets over a period of 24 weeks to postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 80 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
What is being tested?
PTH analog and Forsteo (Teriparatide)
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
97 participants
Where
4 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Feb 2011to Oct 2011
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 45 to 80 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy postmenopausal women (45-80 years old) with a diagnosis of osteoporosis

Who cannot join

  • Use of estrogen or hormone replacement therapy
  • Use of bisphosphonates, strontium ranelate or denosumab
  • Use of parathyroid analogues or other bone metabolic agents
  • Medical conditions which might alter bone metabolism
  • Any known clinically significant disease affecting calcium metabolism or history of metabolic disorders including Paget's disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, or osteomalacia
  • Impairment of thyroid function

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 2 countries.

4 sites in 2 countries

Denmark3 sites
  • CCBR

    Aalborg

  • CCBR

    Ballerup Municipality

  • CCBR

    Vejle

Other trials in Denmark

Estonia1 site
  • CCBR

    Tallinn

Other trials in Estonia

About this study

Official title: A Double Blind, Randomized, Repeat Dose Parallel Group Study of Recombinant Human Parathyroid Hormone Analog Tablets, or Placebo Tablets, Compared to Open Label Forsteo® in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

This study is designed to provide information about the bone anabolic properties and absorption profile of Unigene's PTH Analog when administered as oral tablets over a period of 24 weeks to postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

Read the detailed description

The choice of a 24-week treatment period was based on published studies of PTH which demonstrate its potential to produce a statistically significant increase in BMD in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis within that observation period.

Being tested
PTH analog, Placebo, Forsteo (Teriparatide)
Keywords
Osteoporosis, Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Bone Diseases, Bone Density Conservation Agents
Medical subject headings
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Bone Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PTH analogDrug

    Also called PTH(1-31)

    A recombinant 1-31 amino acid fragment of PTH.

  • PlaceboDrug

  • Forsteo (Teriparatide)Drug

    Also called Forteo (US)

    A recombinant 1-34 amino acid fragment of PTH.

Study groups in NCT01321723
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PTH analog tabletExperimentalPTH(1-31) 5 mg tablet, once daily
Receives: Drug: PTH analog
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo matching tablet, once daily
Receives: Drug: Placebo
ForsteoActive comparatorForsteo (teriparatide) 20 mcg SC Injection, once daily
Receives: Drug: Forsteo (Teriparatide)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. % Change From Baseline BMD in L1-L4 Axial Lumbar Spine at Week 24

    Measured: 24 weeks from baseline

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. % Change From Baseline in Bone Resorption Marker (CTx-1) at Week 24

    Serum collagen type I (CTx-1) fragments generated during osteoclastic bone turnover are biomarkers for bone resorption. β-CrossLaps electrochemiluminescent sandwich immunoassay was used.

    Measured: 24 weeks from baseline

  2. Systemic Absorption of PTH at Week 24

    AUC: (PTH analog tablets timepoints - baseline to 5.75 hours) (Forsteo injection timepoints - baseline to 2 hours)

    Measured: 24 weeks

  3. % Change From Baseline in Bone Formation Marker (P1NP) at Week 24

    Measured: 24 weeks from baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Mar 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2011
  3. Primary completionOct 2011
  4. Study completionOct 2011

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
97 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01321723
Sponsor's protocol ID
UGL-OR1001
Status last verified
Jan 2013
First submitted
16 Mar 2011
Last updated
1 Mar 2013
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Henriksen K, Andersen JR, Riis BJ, Mehta N, Tavakkol R, Alexandersen P, Byrjalsen I, Valter I, Nedergaard BS, Teglbjaerg CS, Stern W, Sturmer A, Mitta S, Nino AJ, Fitzpatrick LA, Christiansen C, Karsdal MA. Evaluation of the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetic profile of oral recombinant human parathyroid hormone [rhPTH(1-31)NH(2)] in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Bone. 2013 Mar;53(1):160-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2012.11.045. Epub 2012 Dec 9.

    PubMed 23234813
  • Sturmer A, Mehta N, Giacchi J, Cagatay T, Tavakkol R, Mitta S, Fitzpatrick L, Wald J, Trang J, Stern W. Pharmacokinetics of oral recombinant human parathyroid hormone [rhPTH(1-31)NH(2)] in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2013 Nov;52(11):995-1004. doi: 10.1007/s40262-013-0083-4.

    PubMed 23719683

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing PTH analog and Forsteo (Teriparatide) in people with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, run by Unigene Laboratories Inc. at 4 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Mar 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in Denmark, Estonia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Feb 2013). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

% Change From Baseline BMD in L1-L4 Axial Lumbar Spine at Week 24 (time frame: 24 weeks from baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01321723, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Mar 2013.

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