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The Bone-parathyroid Crosstalk in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

NCT ID: NCT05556499

Last Updated: 2022-09-30

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-10-31

Study Completion Date

2026-06-24

Brief Summary

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The PARABONE study aims to investigate the interaction between bone and parathyroid glands in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT). The study consists of a clinical part aimed at evaluating a series of circulating molecules of bone derivation (osteocalcin, molecules of the WNT pathway, RANKL, osteoprotegerin, Scelrostin, FGF23) in patients with HPT. In particular, the study has as its primary objective to identify the correlation between circulating levels of PTH and levels of GlaOC and GluOC in patients with HPT.

Detailed Description

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The parathyroid glands are responsible for controlling mineral homeostasis in order to keep circulating calcium levels constant by acting on the target organs, where they induce mobilization of calcium from the bone matrix, and they promote the reabsorption of calcium from the ultra-filtrate at renal level. In turn, kidney and bone can affect the functioning of the parathyroid glands, for example through the action of FGF23 secreted by osteocytes. Primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is an endocrine disorder that causes bone demineralization, osteoporosis and fragility fractures, representing a frequent cause of secondary osteoporosis. It is prevalent in postmenopausal women, where it is the third most frequent endocrine pathology after diabetes and thyroid disease. In postmenopausal women, the pattern of demineralization induced by estrogen deficiency may overlap with that secondary to HPT. HPT is sustained by tumors of the parathyroid glands, mainly of a benign nature, associated with inappropriate secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which causes hypercalcemia and bone, kidney and cardiovascular complications. It is known that persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism, such as that induced by idiopathic hypercalciuria or malabsorption related to vitamin D deficiency, can stimulate the proliferation of parathyroid cells and the autonomous hypersecretion of PTH. Therefore, it is conceivable that also alterations in bone metabolism, such as a persistently increased release of osteocalcin (OC), can promote the proliferation of parathyroid cells and/or hypersecretion of PTH. Interestingly, the circulating levels of carboxylated and decarboxylated osteocalcin (GlaOC and GluOC) were found to be increased in patients with HPT. Furthermore, elevated circulating OC levels appear to be predictive of multiglandular disease in HPT patients. Osteoblasts are one of the main targets of PTH action and release biologically active molecules with paracrine and endocrine action, including osteocalcin (GlaOC and GluOC), the molecules of the intracellular signaling pathway WNT and the RANK ligand (Receptor Activator for Nuclear Factor-κB, RANKL). Therefore, it is conceivable that these biologically active molecules released by osteoblasts can induce biological effects of modulating the functioning of parathyroid cells, in a sort of bone-parathyroid regulatory loop, and thus modulate the presentation phenotype and clinical severity of HPT. RANKL and sclerostin are the specific targets of monoclonal anti-osteoporotic treatments currently available; therefore understanding their potential effect on parathyroid function in HPT can provide the rationale for new therapeutic approaches for patients with HPT. The expected results will allow to improve the diagnosis of HPT, in particular to better define the extent of bone compromise related to it, evaluating circulating bone markers so far not explored. The investigators therefore intend to clarify the effect of hormones released by osteoblasts on parathyroid function, taking into account that these hormones are the target of currently available anti-osteoporotic therapies. The translational study will therefore allow to identify new pathogenetic mechanisms in parathyroid tumorigenesis promoted by endocrine factors released by osteoblasts, which will be able to provide potential targets for targeted medical treatments.

Conditions

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Hyperparathyroidism, Primary Osteoporosis Parathyroid Neoplasms

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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HPT patients

Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism at diagnosis (HPT) treated with parathyroidectomy (HPT-PTX)

Biomarker assays

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Circulating bone biomarkers assays

Interventions

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Biomarker assays

Circulating bone biomarkers assays

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism according to the most recent guidelines \[Marcocci et al. 2015\];
* adult patients (age ≥ 18 years);
* signature of the informed consent.


* diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism with indication of surgical removal of the parathyroid tumor according to the most recent guidelines \[Marcocci et al. 2015\];
* adult patients (age ≥18 years);
* signature of the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Criteria for exclusion from the study are:
* age \<18 years
* diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic renal failure or to vitamin D or calcium deficiency;
* pregnancy or breastfeeding (self-declaration)
* lack of informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Sabrina Corbetta, PhD, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi

Locations

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IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi

Milan, , Italy

Site Status

Countries

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Italy

Central Contacts

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Sabrina Corbetta, PhD, MD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: +39 02 83506781

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Sabrina Corbetta, PhD, MD

Role: primary

Sara Zacchetti

Role: backup

References

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Gianotti L, Piovesan A, Croce CG, Pellegrino M, Baffoni C, Cesario F, Visconti G, Borretta G, Tassone F. Interplay between serum osteocalcin and insulin sensitivity in primary hyperparathyroidism. Calcif Tissue Int. 2011 Mar;88(3):231-7. doi: 10.1007/s00223-010-9453-1. Epub 2011 Jan 5.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 21207016 (View on PubMed)

Marcocci C, Brandi ML, Scillitani A, Corbetta S, Faggiano A, Gianotti L, Migliaccio S, Minisola S. Italian Society of Endocrinology Consensus Statement: definition, evaluation and management of patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism. J Endocrinol Invest. 2015 May;38(5):577-93. doi: 10.1007/s40618-015-0261-3. Epub 2015 Mar 28. No abstract available.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 25820553 (View on PubMed)

Maser RE, Lenhard MJ, Pohlig RT, Balagopal PB, Abdel-Misih R. Effect of parathyroidectomy on osteopontin and undercarboxylated osteocalcin in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Endocr Res. 2018 Feb;43(1):21-28. doi: 10.1080/07435800.2017.1369432. Epub 2017 Sep 22.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 28937873 (View on PubMed)

Mendonca ML, Batista SL, Nogueira-Barbosa MH, Salmon CE, Paula FJ. Primary Hyperparathyroidism: The Influence of Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue on Bone Loss and of Osteocalcin on Insulin Resistance. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2016 Aug;71(8):464-9. doi: 10.6061/clinics/2016(08)09.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 27626477 (View on PubMed)

Thier M, Daudi S, Bergenfelz A, Almquist M. Predictors of multiglandular disease in primary hyperparathyroidism. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2018 Feb;403(1):103-109. doi: 10.1007/s00423-017-1647-9. Epub 2018 Jan 2.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 29294178 (View on PubMed)

Parveen B, Parveen A, Vohora D. Biomarkers of Osteoporosis: An Update. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2019;19(7):895-912. doi: 10.2174/1871530319666190204165207.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 30727928 (View on PubMed)

Bilezikian JP, Brandi ML, Eastell R, Silverberg SJ, Udelsman R, Marcocci C, Potts JT Jr. Guidelines for the management of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: summary statement from the Fourth International Workshop. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Oct;99(10):3561-9. doi: 10.1210/jc.2014-1413. Epub 2014 Aug 27.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 25162665 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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PARABONE (L4126)

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id