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CompletedNCT00545051Updated May 12, 2016Results posted

A Study of Once Monthly Bonviva (Ibandronate) in Prevention of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis.

A Phase 4 interventional study of Placebo and ibandronate in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche. Completed at 15 sites in Finland. Open to female participants aged 50 Years to 85 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-05-12.

Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
140
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
50 Years to 85 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

This 2 arm study will investigate the efficacy and safety of Bonviva (150mg po monthly) in the prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Patients will be randomized to receive either Bonviva 150mg po or placebo monthly, with vitamin D and calcium supplementation. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1-2 years, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.

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Conditions studied

  • Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
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In context

Osteoporosis

1,640 studies on the registry are indexed under Osteoporosis; 212 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 140 is above the median of 95 across 1,133 interventional studies indexed under Osteoporosis.

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Lead sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche is the lead sponsor of 2,061 studies on the registry; 85 are open to participants now.

Of its 319 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 239 (75%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
50 Years to 85 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • post-menopausal women, 50-85 years of age;
  • any inflammatory rheumatoid disease including polymyalgia rheumatica;
  • receiving treatment with 5-15 mg/day of prednisolone.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous treatment with an iv bisphosphonate at any time;
  • previous treatment with an oral bisphosphonate within the last 6 months, >1 month of treatment within last year, or >3 months of treatment within last 2 years;
  • treatment with parathyroid hormone in last 2 years;
  • inability to stand or sit in an upright position for at least 60 minutes;
  • inability to swallow a tablet whole;
  • history of major gastrointestinal disease.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
140 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Ibandronate

    Participants received monthly oral ibandronate (150 milligrams \[mg\]) for 12 months.

    Drug: ibandronate

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Participants received monthly oral placebo for 12 months.

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugPlacebo

    po monthly for 12 months

  • Drugibandronate

    150mg po monthly for 12 months

    Also known as: Bonviva/Boniva

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at Month 12

    Lumbar spine BMD was measured at Baseline, and Months 6 and 12 using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Percent change from Baseline to Month 12 was calculated using analysis of covariance.

    Time frame: Baseline and Month 12

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine BMD at Month 6

    Lumbar spine BMD was measured at Baseline and Month 6 using DXA. Percent change from Baseline to Month 6 was calculated using analysis of covariance.

    Time frame: Baseline and Month 6

  2. Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Total Hip BMD at Month 6 and Month 12

    Left total hip BMD was measured by DXA at Baseline, and Months 6 and 12. If there was prosthesis of left hip, the measurement of right total hip BMD was done by DXA. Percent change from Baseline to Months 6 and 12 was calculated using analysis of (co)variance for repeated measurements.

    Time frame: Baseline and Months 6 and 12

  3. Percent Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers at Month 1, Month 6 and Month 12

    Serum C-terminal Telopeptide of Type 1 Collagen (sCTX), Serum Procollagen Type 1 N-terminal Propeptide (P1NP) and Serum Bone Tartrate-resistant Acid Phosphatase Isoform 5b (TRACP) are measures of bone resorption and are measured as nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Percent change from Baseline to Months 1, 6 and 12 was calculated using analysis of covariance for repeated measurements.

    Time frame: Baseline and Months 1, 6 and 12

  4. Percentage of Participants Withdrawn Due to Worsening in BMD at 6 Months and/or Worsening in BMD at Least 7 Percent (%) at Any Site at 6 Months

    Worsening in BMD was defined as BMD T-score at any site less than or equal to (≤) - 2.5 standard deviations and/or worsening in BMD of at least 7% at any site.

    Time frame: Month 6

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Results

Posted May 12, 2016

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneIbandronatePlacebo
Started6872
Completed5965
Not completed97
Withdrew: Adverse event73
Withdrew: Death10
Withdrew: Violation of inclusion/exclusion02
Withdrew: Protocol violation10
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject01
Withdrew: Administrative reasons01

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at Month 12

Lumbar spine BMD was measured at Baseline, and Months 6 and 12 using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Percent change from Baseline to Month 12 was calculated using analysis of covariance.

Time frame:
Baseline and Month 12
Reported as:
Mean · percent change in BMD
Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at Month 12
percent change in BMDIbandronatePlacebo
Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at Month 123.2 ± 3.7-0.1 ± 3.0
Statistical analysis
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001 · Mean difference (final values): 3.25 · 95% CI 2.09 to 4.41
SecondaryPercent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine BMD at Month 6

Lumbar spine BMD was measured at Baseline and Month 6 using DXA. Percent change from Baseline to Month 6 was calculated using analysis of covariance.

Time frame:
Baseline and Month 6
Reported as:
Mean · percent change in BMD
Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine BMD at Month 6
percent change in BMDIbandronatePlacebo
Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Lumbar Spine BMD at Month 62.6 ± 3.10.3 ± 2.8
Statistical analysis
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001 · Mean difference (final values): 2.22 · 95% CI 1.22 to 3.23
SecondaryPercent Change From Baseline in Mean Total Hip BMD at Month 6 and Month 12

Left total hip BMD was measured by DXA at Baseline, and Months 6 and 12. If there was prosthesis of left hip, the measurement of right total hip BMD was done by DXA. Percent change from Baseline to Months 6 and 12 was calculated using analysis of (co)variance for repeated measurements.

Time frame:
Baseline and Months 6 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · percent change in BMD
Percent Change From Baseline in Mean Total Hip BMD at Month 6 and Month 12
percent change in BMDIbandronatePlacebo
Month 6 (n=62,66)0.7 ± 1.90.0 ± 2.1
Month 12 (n=66,65)1.2 ± 2.2-0.7 ± 2.5
Statistical analysis
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.122 · Mean difference (final values): 0.55 · 95% CI -0.15 to 1.25
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001 · Mean difference (final values): 1.81 · 95% CI 0.96 to 2.66
SecondaryPercent Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers at Month 1, Month 6 and Month 12

Serum C-terminal Telopeptide of Type 1 Collagen (sCTX), Serum Procollagen Type 1 N-terminal Propeptide (P1NP) and Serum Bone Tartrate-resistant Acid Phosphatase Isoform 5b (TRACP) are measures of bone resorption and are measured as nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Percent change from Baseline to Months 1, 6 and 12 was calculated using analysis of covariance for repeated measurements.

Time frame:
Baseline and Months 1, 6 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · percent change in bone turnover markers
Percent Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers at Month 1, Month 6 and Month 12
percent change in bone turnover markersIbandronatePlacebo
sCTX Month 1 (n=68,68)-44.7 ± 36.5-3.8 ± 33.3
sCTX Month 6 (n=62,66)-53.3 ± 24.3-3.5 ± 48.0
sCTX Month 12 (n=65,65)-42.0 ± 27.911.6 ± 82.4
P1NP Month 1 (n=68,68)-23.8 ± 17.2-2.3 ± 22.5
P1NP Month 6 (n=60,66)-62.5 ± 16.3-3.7 ± 44.5
P1NP Month 12 (n=64,67)-48.8 ± 37.212.5 ± 54.6
TRACP Month 1 (n=68,68)-31.3 ± 12.0-7.3 ± 11.9
TRACP Month 6 (n=62,66)-32.9 ± 14.8-7.1 ± 17.0
TRACP Month 12 (n=65,67)-27.4 ± 16.5-6.3 ± 18.0
Statistical analysis
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
  • Ibandronate vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.001
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Withdrawn Due to Worsening in BMD at 6 Months and/or Worsening in BMD at Least 7 Percent (%) at Any Site at 6 Months

Worsening in BMD was defined as BMD T-score at any site less than or equal to (≤) - 2.5 standard deviations and/or worsening in BMD of at least 7% at any site.

Time frame:
Month 6
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Withdrawn Due to Worsening in BMD at 6 Months and/or Worsening in BMD at Least 7 Percent (%) at Any Site at 6 Months
percentage of participantsIbandronatePlacebo
Percentage of Participants Withdrawn Due to Worsening in BMD at 6 Months and/or Worsening in BMD at Least 7 Percent (%) at Any Site at 6 Months0.00.0

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse events were collected from the date of randomization until 15 days after the end of study at 12 months.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Ibandronate—10/70 (14.3%)19/70 (27.1%)
Placebo—6/70 (8.6%)26/70 (37.1%)
Most frequent serious events
Showing 10 of 17
Most frequent serious events
EventIbandronatePlacebo
HeadacheNervous system disorders0/702/70
Deep vein thrombosisBlood and lymphatic system disorders2/700/70
AgranulocytosisBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/700/70
Anaemia due to gastrointestinal bleedingBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/700/70
Acute pancreatitisInfections and infestations1/700/70
ErysipelasInfections and infestations0/701/70
PneumoniaInfections and infestations0/701/70
Acute pyelonephritisInfections and infestations1/700/70
SepsisInfections and infestations1/700/70
ConcussionGeneral disorders1/700/70
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventIbandronatePlacebo
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders8/704/70
HeadacheNervous system disorders2/707/70
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders3/705/70
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders0/705/70
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders2/704/70
InfluenzaInfections and infestations4/702/70
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders4/704/70
Rheumatoid arthritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders4/703/70

Baseline characteristics

The intent-to-treat (ITT) population included all participants randomized and who had at least one follow up efficacy data time point available.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)IbandronatePlaceboTotal
Mean64.4 ± 7.9063.2 ± 6.8363.79 ± 7.39
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)IbandronatePlaceboTotal
Female6872140
Male000
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Study locations

15 sites
  • Helsinki, 00100, Finland
  • Helsinki, 00290, Finland
  • Helsinki, 00350, Finland
  • Hyvinkää, 05800, Finland
  • Hämeenlinna, 13530, Finland
  • Jyvaeskylae, 10100, Finland
  • Jyväskylä, 40100, Finland
  • Kuopio, 70211, Finland
  • Lahti, 15110, Finland
  • Oulu, 90029, Finland
  • Oulu, 90100, Finland
  • Tampere, 33100, Finland
  • Tampere, 33101, Finland
  • Turku, 20100, Finland
  • Vantaa, 01300, Finland
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 12, 2016, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00545051
Lead sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Collaborators
GlaxoSmithKline
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 17, 2007
Start date
May 2006
Primary completion
May 2009
Completion
May 2009
Results posted
May 12, 2016
Last update
May 12, 2016

Study contacts

Clinical Trials
study director · Hoffmann-La Roche
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