Hypoparathyroidism
MONDO:0001220Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder in which the parathyroid glands in the neck do not produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH). Common signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, brittle nails, cataracts, dry hair and skin, muscle cramps, tetany, pain in the face, legs, and feet, seizures, tingling sensation, and weakened tooth enamel (in children). It may be caused by injury to the parathyroid glands (e.g., during surgery). Other causes, include low blood magnesium levels, a side effect of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism, metabolic alkalosis, DiGeorge syndrome, and type I polyglandular autoimmune syndrome. The goal of treatment is to restore the calcium and mineral balance in the body.
Also known as: hypoparathyroidism, idiopathic (subtype), parathyroid, underactivity of
65 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug aims to fix calcium levels in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called encaleret against usual treatments for people with a rare genetic condition called autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1), which causes low blood calcium and high urine calcium. About 67 participants will receive either encaleret or stand…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Old asthma drug shows promise for rare genetic disorder
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether theophylline, a drug used for asthma, can help people with pseudohypoparathyroidism lose weight and improve blood sugar control. The study includes 29 obese participants aged 13 and older. Researchers will measure changes in body mass index and gl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a common asthma drug help treat a rare genetic disorder?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether theophylline, a drug used for asthma, can help children and young adults with pseudohypoparathyroidism—a rare genetic condition causing early obesity, hormone problems, and short stature. Researchers will check for weight loss, better blood sugar control,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jaclyn Tamaroff • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Old asthma drug could help kids with rare bone and hormone disorder
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests theophylline, a drug used for asthma, in 34 children aged 2 to 12 with pseudohypoparathyroidism, a genetic condition causing obesity, short stature, and hormone resistance. The study aims to see if theophylline can help with weight loss, slow bone growth …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Calcium clotting trial for trauma patients abandoned
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to see if giving calcium right away to trauma patients who need large blood transfusions could help their blood clot better, reduce the need for more transfusions, and improve survival. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no resul…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New Once-Weekly shot shows promise for Long-Term hypoparathyroidism control
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of an experimental drug called MBX 2109 for people with hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body doesn't produce enough parathyroid hormone. About 60 adults who finished a 12-week phase 2 study will receive weekly injections of MBX 2…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MBX Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug could free patients from daily calcium pills
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests eneboparatide, a lab-made hormone, in 165 adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism. The goal is to see if it can help patients stop taking high-dose calcium and vitamin D supplements while keeping calcium levels normal. Participants receive either the drug …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can a placental patch make neck surgery scars heal better?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether placing a placental-based allograft called Amnioeffect on the surgical wound improves scar appearance, pain, and swallowing after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. About 334 adults will be enrolled, with half receiving the graft and half getting standard ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 UTC
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New needle method may better protect voice nerves during neck surgery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two methods of monitoring the nerve that controls the vocal cords during thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The standard method uses a breathing tube with electrodes, while the new method uses tiny needles placed directly into the voice box cartilage. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Long-Term study sheds light on rare bone and hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 people with Albright hereditary osteodystrophy, a rare genetic condition affecting bones and hormones. Researchers are looking at how growth hormone treatment affects height and weight in those with a related hormone problem, and also studying thinking and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study monitors rare calcium disorder to better understand its long-term effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for people with autosomal dominant hypocalcemia types 1 or 2, rare genetic conditions that cause low blood calcium. Researchers will collect past and future health data from 95 participants to learn how the disease changes over time. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Thyroid surgery breakthrough: hormone test may cut complications and hospital stays
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether measuring parathyroid hormone during thyroid removal surgery can help doctors personalize care afterward. About 150 adults having their thyroid removed will be split into groups based on their hormone drop. Some will skip routine blood tests, while oth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New registry tracks Real-World outcomes for hypoparathyroidism treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a registry that collects information from over 1,300 people with chronic hypoparathyroidism to see how well the drug rhPTH(1-84) works and how safe it is over time in everyday medical practice. Participants receive their usual care and fill out questionnaires during…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC