Trial Outcomes & Findings for Comparison of Teriparatide With Alendronate for Treating Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (NCT NCT00051558)

NCT ID: NCT00051558

Last Updated: 2009-03-12

Results Overview

change from baseline at endpoint in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

428 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

18 month endpoint

Results posted on

2009-03-12

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Teriparatide
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Overall Study
STARTED
214
214
Overall Study
COMPLETED
123
118
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
91
96

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Teriparatide
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Overall Study
Adverse Event
30
18
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
29
42
Overall Study
Death
9
15
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
4
13
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
3
4
Overall Study
Protocol Entry Criteria Unmet
1
2
Overall Study
Sponsor Decision
6
1
Overall Study
Other
2
1
Overall Study
Significant Lab Value
2
0
Overall Study
Physician Decision
5
0

Baseline Characteristics

Comparison of Teriparatide With Alendronate for Treating Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Teriparatide
n=214 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=214 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Total
n=428 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
Age < 35 years
13 participants
n=5 Participants
19 participants
n=7 Participants
32 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
35 <= Age < 50 years
55 participants
n=5 Participants
35 participants
n=7 Participants
90 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
50 <= Age < 65 years
86 participants
n=5 Participants
93 participants
n=7 Participants
179 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
Age >= 65 years
60 participants
1.518 • n=5 Participants
67 participants
1.528 • n=7 Participants
127 participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
172 Participants
n=5 Participants
173 Participants
n=7 Participants
345 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
41 Participants
n=7 Participants
83 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
62 participants
n=5 Participants
64 participants
n=7 Participants
126 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Belgium
8 participants
n=5 Participants
8 participants
n=7 Participants
16 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Denmark
4 participants
n=5 Participants
3 participants
n=7 Participants
7 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Austria
1 participants
n=5 Participants
2 participants
n=7 Participants
3 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Norway
1 participants
n=5 Participants
1 participants
n=7 Participants
2 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Argentina
23 participants
n=5 Participants
20 participants
n=7 Participants
43 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Brazil
72 participants
n=5 Participants
73 participants
n=7 Participants
145 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Colombia
10 participants
n=5 Participants
9 participants
n=7 Participants
19 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Venezuela
4 participants
n=5 Participants
3 participants
n=7 Participants
7 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Mexico
14 participants
n=5 Participants
15 participants
n=7 Participants
29 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Finland
1 participants
n=5 Participants
2 participants
n=7 Participants
3 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
14 participants
n=5 Participants
14 participants
n=7 Participants
28 participants
n=5 Participants
Origin
Caucasian
153 participants
n=5 Participants
148 participants
n=7 Participants
301 participants
n=5 Participants
Origin
Non-Caucasian
61 participants
n=5 Participants
66 participants
n=7 Participants
127 participants
n=5 Participants
Prior Bisphosphonate User
Yes
20 participants
n=5 Participants
20 participants
n=7 Participants
40 participants
n=5 Participants
Prior Bisphosphonate User
No
194 participants
n=5 Participants
194 participants
n=7 Participants
388 participants
n=5 Participants
Baseline Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism
Serum N-terminal propeptide of type 1 procollagen
46.161 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.471 • n=5 Participants
47.235 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.606 • n=7 Participants
46.704 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 32.562 • n=5 Participants
Baseline Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism
Procollagen I carboxy-terminal propeptide
166.402 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 99.625 • n=5 Participants
152.109 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 56.637 • n=7 Participants
158.845 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 79.910 • n=5 Participants
Baseline Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism
Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase
9.465 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.522 • n=5 Participants
9.711 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.527 • n=7 Participants
9.595 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.513 • n=5 Participants
Baseline Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism
Osteocalcin
17.130 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.422 • n=5 Participants
15.878 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.286 • n=7 Participants
16.492 ug/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.468 • n=5 Participants
Baseline Bone Mineral Density
Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density
0.845 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.131 • n=5 Participants
0.844 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.128 • n=7 Participants
0.845 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.129 • n=5 Participants
Baseline Bone Mineral Density
Total Hip Bone Mineral Density
0.744 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.113 • n=5 Participants
0.757 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.124 • n=7 Participants
0.750 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.119 • n=5 Participants
Baseline Bone Mineral Density
Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density
0.682 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.114 • n=5 Participants
0.697 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.119 • n=7 Participants
0.689 grams per square centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.116 • n=5 Participants
C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen
3790.483 pmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2478.189 • n=5 Participants
4543.156 pmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4838.919 • n=7 Participants
4185.328 pmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3907.204 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 18 month endpoint

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients.

change from baseline at endpoint in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=198 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=195 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Change From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
0.059 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
0.028 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 18 month endpoint

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients (female only subset).

change from baseline at endpoint in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=160 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=159 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Change From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset
0.056 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
0.023 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36 months

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data were imputed.

change from baseline in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=198 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=195 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 36 (N=123,N=112)
0.090 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
0.044 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.007
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 24 (N=136,N=131)
0.081 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
0.043 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 18 (N=156,N=148)
0.066 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.031 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 12 (N=170,N=159)
0.054 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.028 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 6 (N=178,N=173)
0.034 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.018 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 3 (N=183,N=184)
0.019 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.012 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, 12, and 18 months

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data were imputed.

change from baseline in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=172 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=173 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset
Change from baseline at Month 18 (N=127,N=119)
0.062 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.027 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset
Change from baseline at Month 12 (N=139,N=129)
0.052 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.024 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset
Change from baseline at Month 6 (N=147,N=139)
0.031 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.015 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset
Change from baseline at Month 3 (N=149,N=150)
0.017 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.012 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 and 36 months and Endpoint at 36 months

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. For 24 and 36 month time points, no missing data were imputed. However, at the 36 month endpoint, last observation carried forward analysis was applied.

change from baseline in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=198 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=195 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change, baseline to 36 month endpoint(N=198,N=195)
0.073 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.008
0.034 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.008
Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 36 months (N=123, N=112)
0.090 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
0.044 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.007
Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 24 months (N=136, N=131)
0.081 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
0.043 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 18, 24, 36 months, and 18 and 36 month endpoints

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. For 18, 24 and 36 month time points, no missing data were imputed. However at the 36 month endpoint, last observation carried forward analysis was applied.

change from baseline in bone mineral density of the femoral neck as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=185 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=177 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change, baseline to 36 month endpoint(N=185,N=177)
0.033 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
0.017 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.006
Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 36 months(N=120,N=113)
0.041 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.021 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 24 months(N=135,N=131)
0.030 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.015 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change, baseline to 18 month endpoint(N=185,N=176)
0.024 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.014 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 18 months (N=156,N=145)
0.028 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.017 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 18, 24, 36 months, and 18 and 36 month endpoints

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. For 18, 24 and 36 month time points, no missing data were imputed. However, at 18 and 36 month endpoints, last observation carried forward analyses were applied.

change from baseline in bone mineral density of the total hip as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=185 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=177 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change, baseline to 36 month endpoint(N=185,N=177)
0.032 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.017 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 36 months(N=120,N=113)
0.037 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.020 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 24 months(N=135,N=131)
0.034 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.018 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change, baseline to 18 month endpoint(N=185,N=176)
0.026 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.017 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 18 months (N=156,N=144)
0.027 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.018 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12, 18, 24, and 36 months

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data were imputed.

change from baseline in bone mineral density of the femoral neck as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=185 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=177 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 36 (N=120,N=113)
0.041 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.021 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 24 (N=135,N=131)
0.030 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.015 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 18 (N=156,N=145)
0.028 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.017 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at Month 12 (N=167,N=158)
0.026 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.012 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12, 18, 24, and 36 months

Population: The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data was imputed.

change from baseline in bone mineral density of the total hip as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=185 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=177 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 36 Months (N=120, N=113)
0.037 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
0.020 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.005
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 24 Months (N=135, N=131)
0.034 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.018 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 18 Months (N=156, N=145)
0.027 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.018 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined
Change from baseline at 12 Months (N=167, N=158)
0.022 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004
0.014 grams per square centimeters
Standard Error 0.004

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1, 6, 18, and 36 months

Population: Subset of patients with measures of biochemical markers

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=99 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=100 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum N-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month 1(N=98,N=99)
107.0 percent
Standard Error 13.744
-14.8 percent
Standard Error 2.861
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum N-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month 6(N=86,N=85)
130.8 percent
Standard Error 20.752
-43.2 percent
Standard Error 3.481
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum N-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month18(N=77,N=76)
86.3 percent
Standard Error 20.231
-35.8 percent
Standard Error 4.477
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum N-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month36(N=59,N=57)
61.7 percent
Standard Error 16.156
-20.2 percent
Standard Error 10.587

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1, 6, 18, and 36 months

Population: Subset of patients with measures of biochemical markers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=78 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=89 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum C-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month18(N=55,N=65)
5.1 percent
Standard Error 8.604
-21.3 percent
Standard Error 4.207
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum C-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month36(N=45,N=49)
-1.3 percent
Standard Error 7.082
-15.4 percent
Standard Error 7.394
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum C-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month 1(N=66,N=78)
48.2 percent
Standard Error 7.024
-8.8 percent
Standard Error 2.912
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum C-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen
Percent change from baseline at Month 6(N=67,N=76)
10.5 percent
Standard Error 5.318
-22.3 percent
Standard Error 3.694

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1, 6, 18, and 36 months

Population: Subset of patients with measures of biochemical markers

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=77 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=89 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
Percent change from baseline at Month 1(N=65,N=78)
35.0 percent
Standard Error 7.518
0.5 percent
Standard Error 4.897
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
Percent change from baseline at Month 6(N=66,N=76)
52.3 percent
Standard Error 10.995
-7.2 percent
Standard Error 12.384
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
Percent change from baseline at Month18(N=54,N=65)
34.4 percent
Standard Error 9.548
-4.1 percent
Standard Error 10.501
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
Percent change from baseline at Month36(N=44,N=49)
44.7 percent
Standard Error 14.357
20.6 percent
Standard Error 19.912

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1, 6, 18, and 36 months

Population: Subset of patients with measures of biochemical markers

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=84 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=91 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum Type 1 Collagen Degradation Fragments
Percent change from baseline at Month 1(N=70,N=79)
29.0 percent
Standard Error 8.192
-38.6 percent
Standard Error 4.110
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum Type 1 Collagen Degradation Fragments
Percent change from baseline at Month 6(N=66,N=75)
66.8 percent
Standard Error 17.143
-42.4 percent
Standard Error 5.050
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum Type 1 Collagen Degradation Fragments
Percent change from baseline at Month18(N=64,N=71)
29.1 percent
Standard Error 11.714
-47.5 percent
Standard Error 6.305
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum Type 1 Collagen Degradation Fragments
Percent change from baseline at Month36(N=49,N=48)
30.7 percent
Standard Error 14.205
-16.2 percent
Standard Error 23.178

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1, 6, 18, and 36 months

Population: Subset of patients with measures of biochemical markers

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=97 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=101 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Osteocalcin
Percent change from baseline at Month1(N=94,N=100)
147.1 percent
Standard Error 26.408
-5.2 percent
Standard Error 3.447
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Osteocalcin
Percent change from baseline at Month 6(N=84,N=88)
120.0 percent
Standard Error 16.713
-33.6 percent
Standard Error 3.656
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Osteocalcin
Percent change from baseline at Month18(N=77,N=77)
108.9 percent
Standard Error 22.750
-25.0 percent
Standard Error 5.118
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Osteocalcin
Percent change from baseline at Month36(N=56,N=58)
62.1 percent
Standard Error 20.929
-19.6 percent
Standard Error 12.980

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 months

Population: For vertebral fractures, only those patients with baseline and postbaseline spinal radiographs were included in the analysis.

Clinical vertebral fracture was defined as a radiographically confirmed fracture that was associated with symptoms such as back pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teriparatide
n=214 Participants
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
n=214 Participants
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Severity-Radiographic Vertebral Fracture: Moderate
2 participants
2 participants
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Any Fracture
19 participants
27 participants
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Nonvertebral Fracture
16 participants
15 participants
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Vertebral Fracture
3 participants
13 participants
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Clinical Vertebral Fracture
0 participants
4 participants
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Nonvertebral Fragility Fracture
9 participants
5 participants
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Severity-Radiographic Vertebral Fracture: Mild
1 participants
7 participants
Any Fracture, Nonvertebral Fractures, Vertebral Fractures, Clinical Vertebral Fractures, and Severity Fractures
Severity-Radiographic Vertebral Fracture: Severe
0 participants
4 participants

Adverse Events

Teriparatide

Serious events: 70 serious events
Other events: 190 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Alendronate

Serious events: 64 serious events
Other events: 177 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Teriparatide
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Surgical and medical procedures
Coronary artery bypass
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Surgical and medical procedures
Hip arthroplasty
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/214
Surgical and medical procedures
Knee arthroplasty
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 4
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 2
Surgical and medical procedures
Surgery
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Surgical and medical procedures
Thyroidectomy
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Surgical and medical procedures
Vertebroplasty
0.00%
0/214
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Vascular disorders
Arterial insufficiency
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Arterial occlusive disease
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Haematoma
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Peripheral vascular disorder
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Vascular disorders
Shock
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Thrombophlebitis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Venous thrombosis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Haemolytic anaemia
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Angina pectoris
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 3
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac arrest
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure congestive
0.00%
0/214
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Cardio-respiratory arrest
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery disease
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Ventricular fibrillation
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Epidermolysis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Endocrine disorders
Adrenal insufficiency
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Endocrine disorders
Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Blindness
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfort
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain lower
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis ulcerative
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Enterovesical fistula
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastric ulcer
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hiatus hernia
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Reflux oesophagitis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Subileus
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Asthenia
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Chest pain
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
General disorders
Death
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
1.9%
4/214 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Impaired healing
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
General disorders
Multi-organ failure
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Pain
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Ulcer
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Immune system disorders
Antiphospholipid syndrome
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Immune system disorders
Sarcoidosis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Abscess
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Abscess bacterial
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Arthritis bacterial
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Bronchopneumonia
0.00%
0/214
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 6
Infections and infestations
Cardiac infection
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
Infections and infestations
Chronic sinusitis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Corneal infection
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Escherichia infection
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.00%
0/214
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis salmonella
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Gastrointestinal infection
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Herpes zoster
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Intervertebral discitis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Labyrinthitis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Lobar pneumonia
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Lung abscess
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Lung infection
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Osteomyelitis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
3.7%
8/214 • Number of events 8
2.8%
6/214 • Number of events 6
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia staphylococcal
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia streptococcal
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Pulmonary tuberculosis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Respiratory tract infection
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Salmonella sepsis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Septic shock
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Tracheobronchitis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
1.9%
4/214 • Number of events 5
Infections and infestations
Urosepsis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Viral upper respiratory tract infection
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle fracture
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Device failure
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Forearm fracture
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip fracture
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Lumbar vertebral fracture
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Multiple fractures
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Postoperative wound complication
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Radius fracture
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Renal injury
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Road traffic accident
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Suture rupture
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Tendon rupture
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Tibia fracture
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ulna fracture
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcaemia
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/214
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatraemia
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/214
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Obesity
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Costochondritis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Intervertebral disc protrusion
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal chest pain
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteonecrosis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Spinal osteoarthritis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Benign ovarian tumour
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Breast cancer
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Lung adenocarcinoma stage IV
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Multiple myeloma
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Papillary thyroid cancer
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancer
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Renal cell carcinoma stage unspecified
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Renal neoplasm
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Uterine leiomyoma
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular accident
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Cervical myelopathy
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Headache
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Intraventricular haemorrhage
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Paraesthesia
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Sensory disturbance
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Transient ischaemic attack
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional state
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Psychiatric disorders
Delusion
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Renal and urinary disorders
Haematuria
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Hydronephrosis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephrolithiasis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure chronic
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Renal and urinary disorders
Ureteric obstruction
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal haemorrhage
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Asthma
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
2.3%
5/214 • Number of events 9
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
1.9%
4/214 • Number of events 4
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Emphysema
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Interstitial lung disease
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Lung disorder
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia aspiration
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumothorax
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary fibrosis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory arrest
0.00%
0/214
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Panniculitis
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/214
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin ulcer
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1
Surgical and medical procedures
Arthrodesis
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Teriparatide
Teriparatide 20 micrograms/day injection plus oral placebo, 36 months
Alendronate
Alendronate 10 mg/day oral plus injection placebo, 36 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
4.7%
10/214 • Number of events 10
7.5%
16/214 • Number of events 16
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
5.1%
11/214 • Number of events 12
4.7%
10/214 • Number of events 12
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 19
7.5%
16/214 • Number of events 16
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
4.2%
9/214 • Number of events 9
7.0%
15/214 • Number of events 16
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
7.0%
15/214 • Number of events 15
3.7%
8/214 • Number of events 8
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
16.8%
36/214 • Number of events 44
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 23
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
6.1%
13/214 • Number of events 13
5.1%
11/214 • Number of events 12
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
9.3%
20/214 • Number of events 32
7.9%
17/214 • Number of events 22
Infections and infestations
Influenza
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 24
11.2%
24/214 • Number of events 29
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
3.3%
7/214 • Number of events 8
6.1%
13/214 • Number of events 21
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
7.0%
15/214 • Number of events 23
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 24
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
9.3%
20/214 • Number of events 27
12.1%
26/214 • Number of events 31
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
9.8%
21/214 • Number of events 26
8.9%
19/214 • Number of events 23
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
11.2%
24/214 • Number of events 25
12.1%
26/214 • Number of events 28
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
4.7%
10/214 • Number of events 12
5.6%
12/214 • Number of events 15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
7.0%
15/214 • Number of events 15
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 18
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
7.9%
17/214 • Number of events 20
7.0%
15/214 • Number of events 15
Nervous system disorders
Headache
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 23
6.5%
14/214 • Number of events 17
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 19
7.5%
16/214 • Number of events 16
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
5.6%
12/214 • Number of events 12
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
6.1%
13/214 • Number of events 17
1.9%
4/214 • Number of events 6
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
9.8%
21/214 • Number of events 21
8.4%
18/214 • Number of events 18

Additional Information

Chief Medical Officer

Eli Lilly and Company

Phone: 1-800-545-5979

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: GT60