Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

An osteoporosis caused by chronic glucocorticoid use. Glucocorticoids impair the replication, differentiation and function of osteoblasts and induce the apoptosis of mature osteoblasts and osteocytes; the also favor osteoclastogenesis leading to an increase in bone resorption.

Also known as: steroid-induced osteoporosis

39 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.