Efficacy of Denosumab for Osteoporosis and Its Impact on Sarcopenia

Clinical Controlled Study on the Efficacy of Denosumab in Treating Osteoporosis in the Domestic Population and Its Impact on Sarcopenia-related Outcomes

Phase 3 Interventional Wuhan Union Hospital, China · NCT06154707

This study is testing if Denosumab can help improve bone health and muscle strength in older adults with osteoporosis, with or without muscle loss.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment86 (estimated)
Ages40 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorWuhan Union Hospital, China Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsDenosumab
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
Trial IDNCT06154707 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Denosumab in treating osteoporosis and its effects on sarcopenia-related outcomes in a domestic population. Patients diagnosed with postmenopausal or senile osteoporosis, with or without sarcopenia, are randomly assigned to receive either Denosumab or a placebo for 12 months. The study aims to compare the changes in osteoporosis and sarcopenia assessments between the two groups to determine the efficacy of Denosumab. The findings could lead to improved treatment options for individuals suffering from osteoporosis-sarcopenia syndrome.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include postmenopausal or senile individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis, with or without sarcopenia, who have not previously taken anti-osteoporosis medications.

Not a fit: Patients with pathological fractures, severe chronic metabolic diseases, or those who have participated in another clinical trial recently may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an effective treatment option for patients suffering from osteoporosis and sarcopenia.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using Denosumab for osteoporosis treatment, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of postmenopausal/senile osteoporosis after examination and assessment.
* Clinical diagnosis of postmenopausal/senile osteoporosis combined with sarcopenia after examination and assessment.
* Have not previously taken any other anti-osteoporosis drugs.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of pathological fractures.
* Have participated in another clinical trial within the past 3 months or have taken other anti-osteoporosis drugs within the past 6 months.
* Severe chronic metabolic diseases or serious organ failure.

Where this trial is running

Wuhan, Hubei

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions SarcopeniaOsteoporosisDenosumab
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.