Effect of Alendronate on Bone in People With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Previously Treated With Teriparatide

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a year of alendronate treatment will maintain or increase bone mass density (BMD) compared to baseline BMD values in people with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). This study will also investigate 1) if alendronate therapy will increase bone strength in people with chronic SCI, 2) the number of participants with adverse events from alendronate, and 3) the effects of alendronate on serum markers of bone metabolism.

Timeline

Start

2014-04

Primary completion

2016-08-05

Completion

2016-08-05

Drugs

Indications