Safety/Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid and Alendronate on Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

NCT ID: NCT00404820

Last Updated: 2011-07-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

604 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-10-31

Study Completion Date

2008-12-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study was to examine the effect of zoledronic acid and alendronate on bone metabolism as measured by biomarkers in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Osteoporosis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Zoledronic acid 5 mg

Patients received zoledronic acid 5 mg in 100 ml solution in a 15 minute intravenous (iv) infusion once per year. The peripheral iv infusion was preceded by and followed by a 10 ml normal saline flush of the intravenous line. In addition to study therapy, all participants received 1200 mg elemental calcium and 800 IU of vitamin D daily. Calcium and vitamin D were supplied in a chewable tablet that was to be taken twice daily.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Zoledronic acid 5 mg solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Zoledronic acid was supplied as a concentrate of 5.33 mg zoledronic acid monohydrate in a 100 ml solution. 5.33 mg zoledronic acid monohydrate equals 5 mg zoledronic acid.

Calcium/Vitamin D

Intervention Type DRUG

Combined elemental calcium / vitamin D chewable tablets. Participants took 2 tablets a day, for a daily dose of calcium 1200 mg/vitamin D 800 IU.

Alendronate 70 mg

Patients received an alendronate 70 mg tablet once weekly with 200 ml of tap water in the morning on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before the first meal. Patients were to remain in an upright position for 30 minutes after swallowing the tablet. In addition to study therapy, all participants received 1200 mg elemental calcium and 800 IU of vitamin D daily. Calcium and vitamin D were supplied in a chewable tablet that was to be taken twice daily.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Alendronate 70 mg tablets

Intervention Type DRUG

Patients received an alendronate 70 mg tablet once weekly with 200 ml of tap water in the morning on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before the first meal.

Calcium/Vitamin D

Intervention Type DRUG

Combined elemental calcium / vitamin D chewable tablets. Participants took 2 tablets a day, for a daily dose of calcium 1200 mg/vitamin D 800 IU.

Interventions

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Zoledronic acid 5 mg solution

Zoledronic acid was supplied as a concentrate of 5.33 mg zoledronic acid monohydrate in a 100 ml solution. 5.33 mg zoledronic acid monohydrate equals 5 mg zoledronic acid.

Intervention Type DRUG

Alendronate 70 mg tablets

Patients received an alendronate 70 mg tablet once weekly with 200 ml of tap water in the morning on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before the first meal.

Intervention Type DRUG

Calcium/Vitamin D

Combined elemental calcium / vitamin D chewable tablets. Participants took 2 tablets a day, for a daily dose of calcium 1200 mg/vitamin D 800 IU.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

\- Low bone mineral density (as indicated by a "t-score" of -2.0 or lower) postmenopausal women

Exclusion Criteria

\- Previous use of oral and iv bisphosphonates, parathormone, strontium ranelate, sodium fluoride.
Minimum Eligible Age

55 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Novartis

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Novartis

Principal Investigators

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Novartis Pharma GmbH, Germany +49 911 273-0

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Novartis

Locations

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For site information contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Multiple Cities, , Germany

Site Status

Countries

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Germany

Other Identifiers

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CZOL446HDE31

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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