Short bone drug boost may tighten spine screws in osteoporosis patients
NCT ID NCT03770338
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking teriparatide (a bone-building drug) for one month before lumbar fusion surgery helps surgeons place screws more securely in patients with osteoporosis. About 192 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or no pretreatment. The main goal is to measure screw tightness during surgery, with follow-up checks on bone density, fusion success, and quality of life.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Jason Pui Yin Cheung
Hong Kong, Please Select An Option Below, Hong Kong
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Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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