A Multi-center, Randomized, Open-label, Controlled, One-year Trial to Measure the Effect of Zoledronic Acid and Alendronate on Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Intervention
- Zoledronic acid 5 mg solution
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Sponsor
- Novartis
- Enrollment
- 604
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change of Cross-linked N-telopeptide of Type I Collagen (NTx) Level Assessed as Standardized Area Under the Curve From Screening to Month 12 in the Intent-to-Treat Population
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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.
- •Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria applied to the study.
Arms & Interventions
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.
Intervention: Zoledronic acid 5 mg solution
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.
Intervention: Calcium/Vitamin D
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.
Intervention: Alendronate 70 mg tablets
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.
Intervention: Calcium/Vitamin D
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change of Cross-linked N-telopeptide of Type I Collagen (NTx) Level Assessed as Standardized Area Under the Curve From Screening to Month 12 in the Intent-to-Treat Population
Time Frame: Screening to end of study (Month 12)
The level of bone activity as measured by NTx over the course of 12 months was assessed using the standardized area under the curve. Blood samples were collected after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours between 7:00 and 11:00 AM at Screening and Months 1.5, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after baseline. Serum was analyzed at a central lab using commercially available ELISA kits. Standardized AUC was calculated by the AUC divided by the number of days the patient participated in the study.
Change of Cross-linked N-telopeptide of Type I Collagen (NTx) Level Assessed as Standardized Area Under the Curve From Screening to Month 12 in the Per Protocol Population
Time Frame: Screening to end of study (Month 12)
The level of bone activity as measured by NTx over the course of 12 months was assessed using the standardized area under the curve. Blood samples were collected after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours between 7:00 and 11:00 AM at Screening and Months 1.5, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after baseline. Serum was analyzed at a central lab using commercially available ELISA kits. Standardized AUC was calculated by the AUC divided by the number of days the patient participated in the study.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Body Height From Baseline to Month 12(Baseline to end of study (Month 12))
- Change of Procollagen Type I Nitrogenous Propeptide (P1NP) Level Assessed as Standardized Area Under the Curve From Screening to Month 12(Screening to end of study (Month 12))
- Change in the Qualeffo-41 Quality of Life (QoL) Questionnaire Score From Baseline to Month 12(Baseline to end of study (Month 12))
- Number of Patients With a Clinical Fracture From Baseline to Month 12(Baseline to end of study (Month 12))
- Therapy Preference at End of Study (Month 12)(Month 12)