Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Romosozumab on Bone Density in Women With Anorexia Nervosa

Lead Sponsor:

Karen Klahr Miller, MD

Collaborating Sponsors:

Amgen

Conditions:

Bone Density, Low

Bone Loss

Eligibility:

FEMALE

20-60 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This protocol is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial which aims to investigate the effect of romosozumab on BMD in women with anorexia nervosa. The investigators will also in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female
  • Age 20-60 years, skeletally mature with closed epiphyses
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 16.5 kg/m2
  • Anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa defined by DSM-V diagnostic criteria
  • BMD Z-score \< -1.0
  • Normal serum 25-OH vitamin D (\>30 ng/mL) and calcium levels
  • For women of reproductive age, agree to use an effective contraceptive method. Highly effective methods of birth control include: Combined (estrogen and progestogen) hormonal methods (pills, vaginal ring, or skin patch); Intrauterine device (IUD); Intrauterine hormonal-releasing system (IUS); Surgery to tie both fallopian tubes (bilateral tubal ligation/occlusion); Woman's male partner has had a vasectomy and testing shows there is no sperm in the semen
  • Dental check-up within the past year

Exclusion

  • Hospitalization within 3 months of baseline study visit, including inpatient eating disorder treatment facility; participating in a residential eating disorder treatment program within 3 months of study participation is permitted
  • Myocardial infarction or stroke within 1 year preceding enrollment
  • History of hypertension or use of anti-hypertensive medications within the past 6 months
  • Any disease known to affect bone, including untreated thyroid dysfunction, Cushing's or renal failure
  • Any medication known to affect bone metabolism within 3 months of the study, excluding oral contraceptives or other forms of estrogen administration. Bisphosphonates must have been discontinued for at least one year before participation
  • Immunodeficiency or taking immunosuppressive therapy
  • Serum 25-OH vitamin D level \<30 ng/mL
  • Serum potassium \<3.0 meq/L
  • Serum magnesium \<1.5 meq/L
  • Serum ALT \>3 times upper limit of normal
  • eGFR of less than 30 ml/min
  • LDL \> 190 mg/dL
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Active substance abuse, including alcohol
  • Current smoker
  • History of malignancy
  • Paget disease of bone
  • Osteomalacia
  • Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) or risk factor for ONJ, such as invasive dental procedures (eg, tooth extraction, dental implants, oral surgery in the past 6 months), poor oral hygiene, periodontal and/or pre-existing dental disease, and current use of corticosteroids.
  • Planned invasive dental procedure over the next 24 months
  • Known sensitivity to any of the products or components of the medication to be administered
  • Sensitivity to calcium or vitamin D supplements
  • Pregnant, planning to become pregnant within 12 months after the end of treatment and/or breastfeeding
  • Hypersensitivity to any component of zoledronic acid

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 20 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 17 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04779216

Start Date

September 20 2021

End Date

November 17 2025

Last Update

December 16 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114