Effect of transdermal teriparatide administration on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Author(s): Cosman F, Lane NE, Bolognese MA, Zanchetta JR, Garcia-Hernandez PA, Sees K, Matriano JA, Gaumer K, Daddona PE
Affiliation(s): Regional Bone Center, Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, New York, New York 10993, USA. cosmanf@helenhayeshosp.com
Publication date & source: 2010-01, J Clin Endocrinol Metab., 95(1):151-8. Epub 2009 Oct 26.
Publication type: Clinical Trial, Phase II; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
CONTEXT: Treatment of osteoporosis with an anabolic agent, teriparatide [human PTH 1-34 (TPTD)], is effective in reducing incident fractures, but patient resistance to daily sc injections has limited its use. A novel transdermal patch, providing a rapid, pulse delivery of TPTD, may provide a desirable alternative. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the safety and efficacy of a novel transdermal TPTD patch compared to placebo patch and sc TPTD 20-microg injection in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. DESIGN: Our study consisted of 6-month, randomized, placebo-controlled, positive control, multidose daily administration. PATIENTS: We enrolled 165 postmenopausal women (mean age, 64 yr) with osteoporosis. Interventions: A TPTD patch with a 20-, 30-, or 40-microg dose or a placebo patch was self-administered daily for 30-min wear time, or 20 microg of TPTD was injected daily. OUTCOMES: The primary efficacy measure was mean percentage change in lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) from baseline at 6 months. RESULTS: TPTD delivered by transdermal patch significantly increased lumbar spine BMD vs. placebo patch in a dose-dependent manner at 6 months (P < 0.001). TPTD 40-microg patch increased total hip BMD compared to both placebo patch and TPTD injection (P < 0.05). Bone turnover markers (procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide and C-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen) increased from baseline in a dose-dependent manner in all treatment groups and were all significantly different from placebo patch (P < 0.001). All treatments were well tolerated, and no prolonged hypercalcemia was observed. CONCLUSION: Transdermal patch delivery of TPTD in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis for 6 months is safe and effective in increasing lumbar spine and total hip BMD.
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