Status:

COMPLETED

Suspected Deficient Activation of Vitamin D in Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Lead Sponsor:

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Conditions:

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Eligibility:

FEMALE

40-59 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a reduction in the enzyme 1-hydroxylase, which activates Vitamin D, is the cause of overactivity of the parathyroid glands (called secondary hyperparathyro...

Detailed Description

Vitamin D, an essential nutrient, is produced by the skin after sunlight shines on it. Vitamin D must then be activated by both the liver and the kidneys to perform its function of maintaining strong ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Caucasian female
  • Age 40-59 years
  • Serum creatinine \< 1.3 and estimated glomerular filtration rate (GRF) \> 60
  • Serum calcium in the normal range (for U Md lab 8.6-10 mg/dl)
  • Parathyroid hormone in the normal range (for U Md lab 12-54 pg/ml)
  • Normal 25-hydroxyvitamin D level (30 ng/ml or higher)
  • For women of childbearing age, non-pregnant (based on negative urine pregnancy test on the morning of the teriparatide infusion)

Exclusion

  • Non-caucasian
  • Age under 40 and over 59 years
  • Male
  • Serum creatinine over 1.3 or estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \< 60
  • Abnormal serum calcium (for U Md lab, below 8.6 or above 10 mg/dl)
  • Abnormal parathyroid hormone (for U Md lab, above 65 or below 12 pg/ml)
  • For women of childbearing age, non-pregnant (based on urine pregnancy test on the morning of the teriparatide infusion)
  • History of bone radiation
  • History of Paget disease of bone
  • History of bone malignancy or metastases
  • History of allergy or sensitivity to Forteo

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00754442

Start Date

February 1 2007

End Date

August 1 2008

Last Update

April 1 2022

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University of Maryland School of Medicine Division of Endocrinology

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201