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
68 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 46 tagged with Hypoparathyroidism itself.
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Hereditary hypoparathyroidism 0 trials · 26 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Familial hypoparathyroidism 0 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism 8 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 8 trials
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Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a pill restore calcium balance in hypoparathyroidism?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called encaleret in about 160 adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body makes too little parathyroid hormone, leading to low blood calcium and high urine calcium. Participants receive either encaleret or a placebo for…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could free hypoparathyroidism patients from daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a once-weekly injection of canvuparatide (MBX 2109) can help adults with hypoparathyroidism reduce their daily calcium and vitamin D supplements while keeping blood calcium in a healthy range. The study includes 160 participants who will receive e…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MBX Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Higher dose hormone therapy aims to control rare calcium disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests higher daily doses (over 30 mcg) of palopegteriparatide (Yorvipath) in 36 adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism. Participants already on the drug will have their dose adjusted to find the best level for controlling calcium without needing extra vitamin D…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Bone Diseases A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily shot free teens from calcium pills?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily injection called palopegteriparatide (Yorvipath) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 with chronic hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body cannot regulate calcium levels. The goal is to see if the drug can safely bring calcium into the normal range while a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA therapy takes on hormone deficiency
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an mRNA drug called XH02 in 6 adults with hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body lacks parathyroid hormone (PTH). The drug is designed to instruct cells to produce PTH after being given through a vein. The main goal is to check safety, while a…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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MRNA therapy offers hope for rare hormone disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an mRNA drug called XH-02 that helps the body produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) in adults with hypoparathyroidism, a condition where PTH levels are too low. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. The goal is to see if it safely improves calcium and phosphoru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can less calcium be just as good after thyroid removal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking a lower dose of calcium (twice a day) works as well as a higher dose (four times a day) to prevent low calcium symptoms in the two weeks after thyroid surgery. About 50 adults who develop mild low calcium after surgery will be split into two gro…
Sponsor: Tartu University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Arm injection during thyroid surgery could end lifelong calcium pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple injection of mashed parathyroid tissue into the forearm during thyroid surgery. The goal is to prevent permanent low calcium levels that require lifelong medication. About 100 adults having thyroid surgery will receive this injection, and researchers wil…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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MRNA therapy takes on rare hormone disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an mRNA drug called XH-02 in 15 adults with hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body doesn't make enough parathyroid hormone. The drug is injected under the skin to help replace the missing hormone and control calcium levels. The main goal is to…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Parathyroid transplant trial offers hope for rare hormone disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether transplanting donated parathyroid tissue into the forearm can help people with hypoparathyroidism achieve normal calcium and phosphorus levels. The trial enrolls 3 adults who have low parathyroid hormone after surgery. Participants will receiv…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Peter Stock • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New light probe aims to prevent thyroid surgery complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called PTeye™ that uses near-infrared light to help surgeons see and protect tiny parathyroid glands during total thyroid removal. About 210 adults in Hong Kong will be randomly assigned to standard surgery or PTeye™-assisted surgery. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark tech may save parathyroid glands during thyroid cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special camera (autofluorescence imaging) during thyroid cancer surgery can lower the risk of hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the parathyroid glands stop working properly. About 160 adults having their thyroid removed will be randomly assign…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark probe could save parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device called PTeye, which uses near-infrared light to make parathyroid glands glow, helps surgeons find and protect these tiny glands during thyroid surgery. The trial will compare outcomes in 154 patients who have their first total thyroidectomy, with…
Sponsor: Marcin Barczynski • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Simple blood test may prevent thyroid surgery side effect
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether measuring parathyroid hormone (PTH) soon after thyroid removal can prevent symptomatic hypoparathyroidism, a condition causing low calcium and uncomfortable symptoms. About 336 adults having thyroid surgery will be monitored. If early PTH testing works, i…
Sponsor: Nicolas Schlegel • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Green light during surgery may spare patients from lifetime of pills
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special dye (indocyanine green) during total thyroidectomy helps surgeons see and protect the parathyroid glands, reducing the risk of permanent hypoparathyroidism. About 242 adults scheduled for total thyroid removal will be randomly assigned to …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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10-Year study aims to predict dangerous calcium drop after thyroid removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews 10 years of medical records from 600 adults who had thyroid surgery at Minia University Hospital. The goal is to find out which patients are most likely to develop low calcium levels after surgery, a common complication. By identifying key risk factors, doctors…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks if hypoparathyroidism drug passes into breast milk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much of the drug palopegteriparatide (YORVIPATH) gets into breast milk. It involves 10 women with hypoparathyroidism who are already taking the drug and breastfeeding. Researchers will collect milk samples to measure drug levels, helping understand safety …
Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Thyroid surgery aftermath: can magnesium predict calcium crash?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults in Estonia who have their entire thyroid gland removed. The goal is to find out who is most likely to develop hypoparathyroidism—a condition where calcium levels drop after surgery—and whether low magnesium plays a role. Participants answer a questio…
Sponsor: Tartu University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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No treatment here: scientists Double-Check their own lab methods
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not testing a new drug or treatment. Instead, researchers want to make sure their lab tests and equipment give accurate and repeatable results when studying conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and bone loss. Up to 100 healthy volunteers and people with…
Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New registry aims to uncover risks of YORVIPATH during pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study is collecting data from 50 women aged 15–50 who took YORVIPATH (palopegteriparatide) for hypoparathyroidism around the time of pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Researchers will monitor pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and infant health through the fir…
Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study tracks Long-Term effects of rare hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 106 adults with hypoparathyroidism for three years to see how the disease affects organs like the kidneys and brain. Researchers will measure kidney function and look for calcium buildup in the kidneys and brain using optional CT scans. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC