Efficacy and Safety of TransCon PTH in Adults With Hypoparathyroidism: 52-Week Results From the Phase 3 PaTHway Trial

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Contributors

  • Bart L. Clarke - , Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN (Author)
  • Aliya A. Khan - , McMaster University (Author)
  • Mishaela R. Rubin - , Columbia University (Author)
  • Peter Schwarz - , Righospitalet (Author)
  • Tamara Vokes - , The University of Chicago (Author)
  • Dolores M. Shoback - , University of California at San Francisco (Author)
  • Claudia Gagnon - , Université Laval (Author)
  • Andrea Palermo - , A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, Universita Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (Author)
  • Lisa G. Abbott - , Northern Nevada Endocrinology, University of Nevada, Reno (Author)
  • Lorenz C. Hofbauer - , Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Author)
  • Lynn Kohlmeier - , Arthritis Northwest (Author)
  • Filomena Cetani - , University of Pisa (Author)
  • Susanne Pihl - , Ascendis Pharma (Author)
  • Xuebei An - , Ascendis Pharma (Author)
  • Alden R. Smith - , Ascendis Pharma (Author)
  • Bryant Lai - , Ascendis Pharma (Author)
  • Jenny Ukena - , Ascendis Pharma (Author)
  • Christopher T. Sibley - , Ascendis Pharma (Author)
  • Aimee D. Shu - , Ascendis Pharma (Author)
  • Lars Rejnmark - , Aarhus University (Author)

Abstract

Context: Conventional therapy for hypoparathyroidism aims to alleviate symptoms of hypocalcemia but does not address insufficient parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Objective: Assess the long-term efficacy and safety of TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) for hypoparathyroidism. Design: Phase 3 trial with a 26-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled period followed by a 156-week, open-label extension (OLE). Setting: Twenty-one sites across North America and Europe. Participants: A total of 82 adults with hypoparathyroidism were randomized and received study drug and 78 completed week 52. Intervention(s): All OLE participants received TransCon PTH administered once daily. Main Outcome Measure(s): Multicomponent efficacy endpoint: proportion of participants at week 52 who achieved normal serum calcium (8.3-10.6 mg/dL) and independence from conventional therapy (≤600 mg/day of elemental calcium and no active vitamin D). Other efficacy endpoints included patient-reported outcomes and bone mineral density. Safety was assessed by 24-hour urine calcium and treatment-emergent adverse events. Results: At week 52, 81% (63/78) met the multicomponent efficacy endpoint, 95% (74/78) achieved independence from conventional therapy, and none required active vitamin D. Patient-reported outcomes showed sustained improvements in quality of life, physical functioning, and well-being. Mean bone mineral density Z-scores decreased toward age- and sex-matched norms from baseline to week 52. Mean (SD) 24-hour urine calcium excretion decreased from 376 (168) mg/day at baseline to 195 (114) mg/day at week 52. Most treatment-emergent adverse events were mild or moderate and none led to trial discontinuation during the OLE. Conclusion: At week 52 of the PaTHway trial, TransCon PTH showed sustained efficacy, safety, and tolerability in adults with hypoparathyroidism.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)951-960
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Volume110
Issue number4
Early online date8 Oct 2024
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 39376010
ORCID /0000-0002-8691-8423/work/181860835

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • hormone replacement therapy, hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism, palopegteriparatide, parathyroid hormone, quality of life