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Prevention of Osteoporosis in Men With Prostate Cancer on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (POP Study)

NCT00177619

RandomizedCrossoverDouble-blindTreatment

Summary

The overall goal of this proposal is to determine the effectiveness and safety of once weekly alendronate (Fosamax) in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy and to evaluate maintenance of bone mass following termination of therapy after one year.

Timeline

Start
2002-05
Primary completion
2005-12
Completion
2005-12

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Alendronic Acid Small molecule

Indications