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A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effect of Odanacatib (MK-0822) on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Overall Safety, and to Estimate the Effect of Odanacatib (MK-0822) on Bone Micro-architecture in Postmenopausal Women Treated With Vitamin D
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Odanacatib, Placebo, and 2 other interventions for Osteoporosis. Completed, enrolled 214 participants.
Detailed Summary
This study will evaluate the safety and treatment effect of 50 mg odanacatib (MK-0822) with Vitamin D versus placebo with Vitamin D in postmenopausal women with low bone density. The primary efficacy hypothesis is that odanacatib will increase aBMD at the lumbar spine compared to placebo at 12 months.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Odanacatib 50 mg tablets, taken orally once weekly for 24 months.
Matching placebo tablets to odanacatib taken orally once weekly for 24 months.
Vitamin D3 tablets (5600 IU) taken orally once weekly for 24 months.
Calcium supplement 500 mg tablet taken orally once daily (up to \~1200 mg total) for 24 months.