Teriparatide for Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism

Summary

This study evaluated the effects of teriparatide (Forteo) on low calcium levels in the setting of thyroid surgery associated with low parathyroid hormone. The hypothesis was that teriparatide ( Forteo) would shorten the length of hospitalization post thyroidectomy in patients with symptomatic hypoparathyroidism.

Timeline

Start

2010-11

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2013-12

Drugs

Indications