drugset / Trial / NCT00004489

Randomized Study of Alendronate in Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Related Osteoporosis

NCT00004489

Completed 60 enrolled University of North Carolina
Treatment

Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the bioavailability and biologic effect of alendronate on bone metabolism in patients with cystic fibrosis. II. Assess the safety and efficacy of this treatment regimen in improving osteoporosis in this patient population.

Timeline

Start
1998-10
Primary completion
Completion
2002-09

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Alendronic Acid Small molecule Oral
Background Calcium carbonate Other / unclassified
Background Cholecalciferol Other / unclassified