Can a Follow-Up drug keep bones strong after initial osteoporosis therapy?

NCT ID NCT06164795

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis who have finished a course of either romosozumab or teriparatide. Researchers want to see which follow-up drug—zoledronate, denosumab, teriparatide, romosozumab, or abaloparatide—best maintains or improves bone density. The goal is to find the most effective sequential treatment to reduce fracture risk.

What this could mean

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Active substance
zoledronate, denosumab, teriparatide, romosozumab, or abaloparatide
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify the most effective bone-strengthening drug to use after initial treatment, helping prevent fractures in women with severe osteoporosis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection. Differences in bone density may not translate to fewer fractures.

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  • , KAT General Hospital

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    Athens, 14561, Greece

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  • 251 Airforce & VA General Hospital

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    Athens, 11525, Greece

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  • 424 General Military Hospital

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    Thessaloniki, 56429, Greece

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  • Campus Bio-Medico University

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    Roma, 00128, Italy

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  • Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena

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    Siena, 53100, Italy

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  • First Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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    Athens, 11527, Greece

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  • Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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    Milan, Italy

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  • University-Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia

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    Udine, Italy

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