Could a simple pill replace IV tests for parathyroid disease?
NCT ID NCT01103206
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a single dose of the drug cinacalcet can be used to measure how well the body suppresses parathyroid hormone (PTH). Researchers compare this pill-based test to the standard intravenous calcium test in healthy adults, and also compare results between healthy people and those with primary hyperparathyroidism. The goal is to see if the cinacalcet test is a reliable, simpler alternative for diagnosis and monitoring.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cinacalcet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simpler, pill-based test for diagnosing and monitoring primary hyperparathyroidism.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 36 participants. The test may not prove accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University hospital
Rouen, Haute Normandie, 76031, France