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Study of MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet (MK-0217A-329)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Osteoporosis
Interventions
Drug: MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet
Registration Number
NCT01437111
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Brief Summary

This study will assess the effect of 26 weeks of once-weekly treatment with MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet (Fosamax Plus 70/5600) on serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D \[25(OH)D\].

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Man aged 50 or older, or a woman who is postmenopausal on day of signing informed consent or has been menopausal for at least one year
  • Meets bone mineral density (BMD) criteria
  • Agree to discontinue any osteoporosis drug treatment for duration of study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any contraindication to alendronate and vitamin D
  • Not ambulatory
  • Has received treatment with any anabolic steroid agent within the past 12 months, systemic glucocorticoids, for more than 2 weeks in the past 6 months, current use of immunosuppressants, fluoride treatment at a dose greater than 1 mg/day for more than 2 weeks within the past 3 months, treated with parathyroid hormone (PTH) for more than 2 weeks within the past 3 months, current use of chemotherapy or heparin, use of growth hormone for more than 2 weeks within the past 6 months, use of active hormonal vitamin D analogs in the past 2 months, current use of vitamin A >10,000 IU daily, current use of, lithium, or anti-convulsants including barbiturates, hydantoins, and carbamazepine, current use of calcium supplement in amount excess of 1500 mg daily, and/or current use of Vitamin D supplement
  • History of malignancy <5 years, except adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer and in situ cervical cancer
  • One or more of the following concomitant conditions: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders not adequately controlled; myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke and revascularization condition within 3 months; malabsorption syndrome; primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism not adequately treated; thyroid disease not adequately controlled; severe renal insufficiency; uncontrolled genitourinary, cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, endocrine, hematologic, neurological, psychiatric, or pulmonary diseases; uncontrolled hypertension; new onset diabetes (within 3 months), poorly controlled hyperglycemia, or hypoglycemia for any cause; evidence for metabolic bone disease other than osteoporosis; abnormal indices of calcium metabolism; and/or active renal stone disease
  • User of illicit recreational drugs or has had a recent history (within the last year) of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence
  • Heavy consumer of alcohol or alcohol containing products.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Fosamax PlusMK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination TabletCalcium supplement (elemental calcium and/or calcium carbonate) without vitamin D will also be supplied to participants
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants With Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D >=50 ng/mL at Week 26Week 26

Serum samples to measure serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D \[25(OH)D\] will be collected at specific visits during the treatment phase of the study.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Percent Change From Baseline of Bone Resorption Marker of Serum Beta-CrossLaps at Week 26Baseline and Week 26

Serum samples for Beta-CrossLaps (β-CTx) will be collected at specific visits during the treatment phase of the study.

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