Drugs / Risedronate
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Risedronate

Small molecule

Developed for
osteoporosis · postmenopausal osteoporosis · breast cancer · osteogenesis imperfecta · prostate cancer · ankylosing spondylitis · corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis · disease of bone structure
+12 more · fibrous dysplasia · hyperparathyroidism · lung neoplasm · metastatic prostate carcinoma · periodontal disorder · renal osteodystrophy · triple-negative breast carcinoma · vitamin D deficiency · anorexia nervosa · bone disorder · bone Paget disease · bone resorption disease
Investigated by
Sanofi · Warner Chilcott · Procter and Gamble · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology · Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
+46 more · University of Nebraska · Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research · Amgen · AstraZeneca · Charite University, Berlin, Germany · Christopher Sweeney, MBBS · Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain · Creighton University Medical Center · Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. · ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation · East River Medical Imaging · French National Institute of Health and Medical Research · Genentech, Inc. · Gilles Boire · Hanlim Pharm. Co., Ltd. · Harbin Medical University · Hoosier Cancer Research Network · Hospital Regional 1o de Octubre · Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · Montefiore Medical Center · National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) · National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) · National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico · Northwell Health · Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation · Organon and Co · Proctor and Gamble/Aventis · Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust · St. Joseph's Health Care London · St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation · State University of New York - Upstate Medical University · Susan L. Greenspan · The New York Community Trust · The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation · Tuen Mun Hospital · UConn Health · Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico · University Hospital, Limoges · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · University of Alberta · University of Pittsburgh · University of Zurich · Walther Cancer Institute · ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 8 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (7) US (FDA) ACTONEL — 2000-04-14 – 2009-07-23 fda.gov ↗
Approved US (FDA) ACTONEL — 1998-03-27 fda.gov ↗

Trials 55

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT00717145 Jul → Sep 2008 — Warner Chilcott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00755872 Nov 2007 → Feb 2008 — Warner Chilcott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00577850 Nov 2002 → Feb 2004 osteoporosis Warner Chilcott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT00266708 Oct 2002 → Jul 2008 renal osteodystrophy Montefiore Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 27 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 2 NCT07471815 Mar 2026 → Mar 2028 expected triple-negative breast carcinoma Harbin Medical University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03861091 Jul 2019 → Mar 2022 lung neoplasm Wake Forest University Health Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03208582 Apr → Nov 2017 osteogenesis imperfecta Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00577720 Jul 2006 → Jan 2007 — Warner Chilcott Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT01038011 Jun 2004 → Aug 2006 ankylosing spondylitis University of Zurich Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00577837 Apr 2004 → Jun 2005 — Warner Chilcott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00351091 Nov 2002 → Jun 2003 postmenopausal osteoporosis Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT00445575 Jul 2007 → Dec 2017 fibrous dysplasia French National Institute of Health and Medical Research Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 322 trials · 5 met primary · 6 missed
Phase 3 NCT04922333 Mar 2023 → Apr 2028 expected disease of bone structure Wake Forest University Health Sciences Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02744482 May 2016 → Mar 2018 — University Hospital, Limoges Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02186600 Feb 2015 → Jun 2019 — University of Nebraska Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01575873 Mar 2012 → Jun 2016 corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis Amgen Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00541658 Oct 2007 → Apr 2010 postmenopausal osteoporosis Warner Chilcott Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00386360 Apr 2006 → Sep 2009 osteoporosis Warner Chilcott Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00345644 Mar 2006 → Jun 2009 osteoporosis Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00247273 Oct 2005 → Mar 2008 postmenopausal osteoporosis Warner Chilcott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00106028 Nov 2004 → Apr 2008 osteogenesis imperfecta Warner Chilcott Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00138866 Nov 2004 → Jan 2009 osteoporosis Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 418 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT05630768 Jan 2023 → Jul 2025 postmenopausal osteoporosis Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04152551 Nov 2019 → Jan 2027 expected osteogenesis imperfecta Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01904110 Dec 2012 → May 2014 osteoporosis Hanlim Pharm. Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00577395 Jul 2008 → Feb 2009 osteoporosis Warner Chilcott Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00594334 Jan 2008 → Jan 2010 periodontal disorder University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00485953 Sep 2007 → Mar 2013 breast cancer, osteoporosis Susan L. Greenspan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00460733 Mar 2007 → Sep 2011 — Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00544180 May 2005 → Sep 2006 osteoporosis Sanofi Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00790101 Jun → Oct 2004 postmenopausal osteoporosis Sanofi Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00632216 May 2004 → May 2006 postmenopausal osteoporosis Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable3 trials
— NCT05346419 Jul 2021 → Feb 2022 hyperparathyroidism, postmenopausal osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency Hospital Regional 1o de Octubre Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00145704 Jun 2002 → Oct 2008 — State University of New York - Upstate Medical University Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
— NCT00567606 Apr 2002 → Dec 2007 postmenopausal osteoporosis University of Nebraska Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy33 trials
Phase 1 NCT00868907 Comparator Mar → Apr 2009 — Warner Chilcott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00918749 Comparator May → Oct 2009 postmenopausal osteoporosis Warner Chilcott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00666627 Comparator Apr 2007 → Sep 2012 postmenopausal osteoporosis Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT02063854 Comparator Feb 2014 → Nov 2015 osteoporosis Takeda Completed Missed primary
Phase 2/3 NCT00089843 Comparator Jun 2003 → Apr 2008 anorexia nervosa Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 10

DateIssuerRelease
2020-03-19 Eisai Inc. Regulatory All-case Surveillance Condition for Approval of “Actonel® 17.5 mg tablets” for Treatment of Paget’s Disease of Bone Cleared in Japan eisai.com ↗
2018-12-05 Upsher-Smith Laboratories Regulatory MHLW Approves New Indication for RISEDRONATE Tablets and DOBUTAMINE I.V. Infusion upsher-smith.com ↗
This approval expands the indication of RISEDRONATE SODIUM Tablets 17.5 mg [SAWAI] and DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE I.V. Infusion 100 mg [SAWAI] to include the same uses as their brand equivalents.
2018-09-13 Zydus Lifesciences Limited Regulatory Zydus receives final approval from the USFDA for Risedronate Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets zyduslife.com ↗
Zydus Cadila has received the final approval from the USFDA to market Risedronate Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets (US RLD – ATELVIA ® delayed-release tablets), 35 mg .
2017-11-09 Eli Lilly and Company Results New Data on FORTEO® (teriparatide [rDNA origin] injection) Showed Reduced Risk for New Vertebral and Clinical Fractures in Postmenopausal Women with Severe Osteoporosis lilly.com ↗
Results from the study's primary endpoint showed that at 24 months, fewer patients taking FORTEO® had new vertebral fractures as compared to patients taking risedronate (5.4% vs. 12.0%, p <0.0001).
2016-08-29 Amgen Results Amgen Announces Positive Top-Line Results From Phase 3 Study Of Prolia® (Denosumab) In Patients Receiving Glucocorticoid Therapy amgen.com ↗
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced positive top-line results from the primary analysis conducted in a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Prolia ® (denosumab) compared with risedronate in patients receiving glucocorticoid treatment.
2012-12-25 Eisai Inc. Regulatory Approval of a Once-Monthly Formulation of Risedronate Sodium Hydrate,an Antiosteoporotic Agent in Japan eisai.com ↗
has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan.
2008-07-16 Eisai Inc. Regulatory Antiosteoporotic drugs “Actonel® 17.5 mg tablets” and “Benet® 17.5 mg tablets” received approval for additional indication in patients with Paget's disease of bone: Both come in new packages. eisai.com ↗
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (“Ajinomoto”, President and CEO: Norio Yamaguchi, Headquarters: Tokyo) and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (“Takeda”, President: Yasuchika Hasegawa, Headquarters: Osaka) are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved the additional indication of “Actonel® 17.5 mg tablets” and “Benet® 17.5 mg tablets” (generic name: risedronate sodium hydrate) for Paget's disease of bone.
2007-10-08 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Regulatory Teva Announces Approval Of Generic Actonel® tevapharm.com ↗
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted final approval for the Company's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to market its generic version of Procter and Gamble Actonel® (Risedronate Sodium) Tablets, 5 mg, 30 mg and 35 mg.
2007-04-18 Eisai Inc. Regulatory A ONCE-WEEKLY FORMULATION OF RISEDRONATE SODIUM HYDRATE, AN ANTIOSTEOPOROTIC AGENT, WAS APPROVED. eisai.com ↗
the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved today “Actonel® 17.5 mg tablets” and “Benet® 17.5 mg tablets”
2005-08-12 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Regulatory Teva Announces Tentative Approval of Risedronate Sodium Tablets tevapharm.com ↗
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval for the Company's ANDA for Risedronate Sodium Tablets, 5 mg, 30 mg and 35 mg.

All press releases naming this drug 15 releases

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Evidence & citations 11 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 90 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Risedronate “G2 group receives 1200 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D supplements per day, 35 mg of risedronate per week, but do not participate in strength/weight training exercises.” NCT00567606 ↗
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“Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive denosumab 60 mg subcutaneously Q6M or risedronate 5 mg orally QD for 24 months, with daily calcium and vitamin D.” PMID 30816640 ↗ May 2019

“Efficacy and Safety of Risedronate (Actonel), a Third Generation Bisphosphonate in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: a Phase 2 Pilot Study” NCT01038011 ↗

“150 mg immediate release (IRBB) risedronate tablet administered orally at least 30 minutes before breakfast.” NCT00918749 ↗

NCT05630768 ↗

NCT01215890 ↗

NCT04922333 ↗

NCT00544180 ↗

NCT00503399 ↗

NCT00386360 ↗

NCT00460733 ↗

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Known as Actonel “A Randomized, Data Collection Program To Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Risedronate (Actonel) Therapy Plus Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation Versus Placebo Plus...” NCT01215890 ↗
9

“Multicenter and Prospective Study to Determine the Satisfaction With Actonel (Risedronate Sodium) 35mg Once a Week Using Biochemical Markers of Bone as a Control, in...” NCT00632216 ↗

“Efficacy and Safety of Risedronate (Actonel), a Third Generation Bisphosphonate in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: a Phase 2 Pilot Study” NCT01038011 ↗

“Hypothesis: Women who use Actonel (risedronate) for osteopenia will show beneficial periodontal effects.” NCT00594334 ↗

“Risedronate Sodium 35 MG [Actonel]” NCT05630768 ↗

“risedronate sodium (Actonel®)” NCT00460733 ↗

“risedronate sodium (Actonel)” NCT00106028 ↗

“Risedronate Sodium (Actonel)” NCT00549068 ↗

“Actonel (Risedronate)” NCT00452439 ↗

“Risedronate (Actonel)” NCT00054418 ↗

Known as ActonelR “risedronate 35mg (ActonelR 35mg weekly tablet) versus placebo” NCT01038011 ↗
Known as HMR4003 “risedronate (HMR4003)” NCT00353080 ↗
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“Risedronate (HMR4003)” NCT00402441 ↗

“Risedronate (HMR4003)” NCT00358176 ↗

Known as NE-58095 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02063854 ↗
Known as Optinate Septimum “The bisphosphonate group (B) receive 35 mg risedronate (Optinate® Septimum) once weekly for 12 months and calcium (1000 mg) and vitamin D3 (800 IU) (Calcichew-D3®) daily for 12 months.” NCT01950169 ↗
Known as Other name : Actonel(Risedronate 150mg) “Other name : Actonel(Risedronate 150mg)” NCT01806792 ↗
Known as Risedronate Sodium “Multicenter and Prospective Study to Determine the Satisfaction With Actonel (Risedronate Sodium) 35mg Once a Week Using Biochemical Markers of Bone as a Control, in...” NCT00632216 ↗
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“Risedronate sodium, a pyridinyl bisphospho- nate, is an antiresorptive drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in...” PMID 18035193 ↗ Sep 2007

“Intervention : Risedronate Sodium (oral) Dosage: 1mg/kg/week Frequency: once/week Duration: 6 weeks” NCT03208582 ↗

“Risedronate Sodium 35 MG [Actonel]” NCT05630768 ↗

“risedronate sodium (Actonel®)” NCT00460733 ↗

“risedronate sodium (Actonel)” NCT00106028 ↗

“Risedronate Sodium (Actonel)” NCT00549068 ↗

NCT00043069 ↗

NCT00082277 ↗

NCT00354302 ↗

Action Inhibit “Their major action is to prevent bone breakdown by stopping the normal process of removing and then replacing old bone tissue” NCT03208582 ↗
Modality Small molecule “risedronate, an orally administered third-generation bisphosphonate” PMID 23927913 ↗ Aug 2013
Route Oral “Patients receive oral calcium, oral cholecalciferol, oral risedronate, and oral estrogen placebo daily.” NCT00043069 ↗