The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate a reduction in the proportion of new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis following 3-years of treatment with 20 and 40 mcg/day of teriparatide plus calcium and vitamin D compared with calcium and vitamin D alone.
40 micrograms/day subcutaneous injection for 3 years with optional 2 year extension phase
20 micrograms/day subcutaneous injection for 3 years with optional 2 year extension phase
Placebo for subcutaneous injection will be supplied in a prefilled injection device with a cartridge identical in appearance to the LY333334 device.
Approximately 1000 mg/day of elemental calcium will be supplied as open-label oral supplement
Approximately 400 to 1200 IU/day of vitamin D will be supplied as open-label oral supplement
Capital Federal, Argentina