Combined Anabolic Therapy Study
Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
In this research study the study investigators want to learn more about the effect of two different FDA-approved medication regimens in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 45+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * women aged 45+ * postmenopausal * osteoporotic with high risk of fracture Exclusion Criteria: * no significant previous use of bone health modifying treatments * known congenital or acquired bone disease other than osteoporosis * significant renal disease, liver disease, cardiopulmonary disease, or psychiatric disease * abnormal calcium or parathyroid hormone level * serum vitamin D \<20 ng/dL * anemia (hematocrit \<32%) * history of malignancy (except non-melanoma skin carcinoma) * excessive alcohol use or substance abuse * known contraindications to romosozumab or te…
Interventions
- DrugRomosozumab
romosozumab 210 milligrams monthly
- DrugTeriparatide
teriparatide 20 micrograms daily
Location
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, Massachusetts