An Open-label, Ascending Multiple-dose Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Romosozumab in Children and Adolescents With Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Phase: PHASE1
Conditions: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Sponsor: Amgen

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