Metabolic Disorders
Romosozumab versus placebo, alendronate, and teriparatide for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Climacteric. 2018 Apr;21(2):189-195Six randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which compared the effects of romosozumab to placebo, teriparatide, and alendronate in postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment. The change in bone mineral density at the lumbar spine, total hip, and femoral neck significantly favoured romosozumab versus both placebo and active controls. Fracture rates after 24 months also significantly favoured romosozumab, though comparison was made to a combined control group from 2 studies, and included patients administered placebo and alendronate.
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