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Published Studies Related to Miacalcin (Calcitonin)
Efficacy and harms of nasal calcitonin in improving bone density in young patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. [2011.08]
OBJECTIVES: There are very few published studies of agents having the potential to improve bone health in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The objective of this study was to establish the efficacy and safety of intranasal calcitonin in improving bone mineral density (BMD) in young patients with IBD and to define additional factors that impact bone mineral accrual... CONCLUSIONS: Intranasal calcitonin is well tolerated but does not offer a long-term advantage in youth with IBD and decreased BMD. Bone mineral accrual rate remains compromised in youth with IBD and low BMD raising concerns for long-term bone health outcomes. Improvement in nutritional status, catch-up linear growth, control of inflammation, increase in weight-bearing activity, and lower daily caffeine intake may be helpful in restoring bone density in children with IBD and low BMD.
The effect of oral salmon calcitonin delivered with 5-CNAC on bone and cartilage degradation in osteoarthritic patients: a 14-day randomized study. [2010.02]
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of oral salmon calcitonin (oSCT) administered over 14 days to men and women presenting with osteoarthritis (OA)... CONCLUSIONS: oSCT given twice daily with a pre-dinner and morning fasting dosing resulted in reductions in markers of bone resorption and cartilage degradation. Copyright 2009 Osteoarthritis Research Society International. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Investigations of inter- and intraindividual relationships between exposure to oral salmon calcitonin and a surrogate marker of pharmacodynamic efficacy. [2010.01]
AIMS: The aims of the study were to investigate interindividual variations in the bioavailability of salmon calcitonin (sCT) following single oral 0.8 mg doses at three different times of the day, and intraindividual variation in sCT bioavailability at each end of a 14-day treatment period. We also investigated correlations between exposure to sCT and levels of the bone resorption biomarker serum C-terminal telopeptide of collagen type I (CTX-I)... CONCLUSION: Increased bioavailability of orally administered 0.8 mg sCT was highly correlated with increased suppression of the bone resorption marker serum CTX-I irrespective of the time of day. However, the high inter- and intraindividual variability in sCT exposure demonstrates the importance of determining the optimum conditions for ensuring the most beneficial sCT uptake.
Biochemical markers identify influences on bone and cartilage degradation in
osteoarthritis--the effect of sex, Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) score, body mass index
(BMI), oral salmon calcitonin (sCT) treatment and diurnal variation. [2010]
oral salmon calcitonin (sCT) treatment and diurnal variation... CONCLUSION: Bone resorption was higher in females than males, while cartilage
The effect of oral salmon calcitonin delivered with 5-CNAC on bone and cartilage
degradation in osteoarthritic patients: a 14-day randomized study. [2010]
days to men and women presenting with osteoarthritis (OA)... CONCLUSIONS: oSCT given twice daily with a pre-dinner and morning fasting dosing
Clinical Trials Related to Miacalcin (Calcitonin)
Calcitonin for Treating X-linked Hypophosphatemia [Recruiting]
X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common form of inherited rickets in the United
States. It also causes bone disease in adults. XLH is caused by overproduction of a hormone
call FGF23, which makes the body waste phosphate. This study is designed to determine if
nasal calcitonin, an already approved drug in the US, can lower blood levels of FGF23 and
reduce phosphate wasting in patients with XLH. In this study the investigators will:
1. Determine whether nasal calcitonin significantly lowers integrated 24-hour blood levels
of FGF23 in patients with XLH.
2. Evaluate whether nasal calcitonin improves serum phosphate levels in XLH.
3. Assess whether nasal calcitonin improves blood levels of the active form of vitamin D
and calcium absorption from the intestine.
4. Make sure that nasal calcitonin is safe and well tolerated.
FGF-23 Suppressibility by Calcitonin [Recruiting]
Introduction:
Based on our experience with calcitonin as an FGF-23 suppressive agent in a patient with an
FGF-23 producing tumor we hypothesize that calcitonin may be a physiologically important
regulator of FGF-23 production and secretion in healthy humans.
Aim:
In this study we wish to examine the FGF-23 suppressive effects of calcitonin in healthy
men.
Study Design:
placebo-controlled, cross-over study
Method:
- All twelve subjects are examined on two occasions, once after exposure to placebo 1 ml
NaCl 0. 9% subcutaneously, and once following calcitonin 200 IU/ml subcutaneously
- On both occasions frequent bloodsampling will take place, out an indwelling catheter in
de forearm vein.
- Sampling times: -15, 0, 60, 120, 240, 360, and 480 minutes
- Mealtimes: Calcium and Phosphate intake standardized on both occasions
- All samples are analyzed for FGF-23, using a C-terminal FGF-23 ELISA kit (Immunotopics,
San Clemente, USA) that measures intact and C-terminal fragments of FGF-23, and one
that measures only intact FGF-23
- Samples obtained at T-15, T0, T240 and T480 are stored for later analysis of Ca,
albumin, PO4, PTH, 25-OHD and 1,25-OHD
Endpoint:
A change of 25% in de serum FGF-23 levels in response to a single subcutaneous injection of
calcitonin 200 IU.
Effects of Water and Food Intake on the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Oral Salmon Calcitonin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women [Completed]
This is a phase I study to analyze the effect of water and food intake on the bioavailability
and pharmacodynamic of oral salmon calcitonin (SMC021) and salmon calcitonin nasal spray in
post-menopausal women.
Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Oral Salmon Calcitonin in Patients With Osteoarthritis [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to expose patients with OA to calcitonin and to determine plasma
calcitonin levels after administration of 0. 6 mg and 0. 8 mg oral calcitonin and 200 IU nasal
calcitonin. Also the purpose is to assess the effect of different doses of oral calcitonin
(0. 6 mg and 0. 8 mg oral) and 200 IU nasal calcitonin compared to placebo on serum CTX-I and
CTX-II. Finally to assess the tolerance profile of different doses/formulations of oral
calcitonin compared to placebo.
Efficacy and Safety of Salmon Calcitonin Nasal Spray in Improving Muscle Strength and Reducing Pain After Forearm Fracture in Postmenopausal Women [Completed]
Calcitonin has been used for many years for treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women,
and it has been shown that calcitonin reduces pain after spine and hip fracture in women with
osteoporosis. Therefore, this study assesses the safety and efficacy of salmon calcitonin
nasal spray on muscle strength after a forearm fracture, pain, quality of life and fracture
healing in postmenopausal women.
Reports of Suspected Miacalcin (Calcitonin) Side Effects
Nausea (11),
Vomiting (10),
Fall (7),
Pyrexia (6),
Fatigue (6),
Pleural Effusion (6),
Pulmonary Oedema (6),
Back Pain (6),
Rash (6),
Osteoporosis (5), more >>
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