Osteoporosis
Conditions
Keywords
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal women, Cathepsin K inhibitor
Brief summary
AAE581 is a specific inhibitor of the cysteine protease cathepsin K. This trial is designed to provide detailed information about the effects( efficacy and safety) of AAE581 on Bone Mineral Density.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Low spine Bone Mineral Density * 0 to 1 prevalent fracture in non lumber spine
Exclusion criteria
* History or presence of any bone disease other than osteopenia /osteoporosis * Previous treatment with other anti-osteoporosis agent(Wash out required) * Evidence of vitamin D deficiency Other protocol-defined inclusion/
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change of lumbar spine(L1-L4)BMD at 12 months | — |
| Safety of 12 month treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change of BMD of lumbar spine(L1-L4,L2-L4)、total hip, femoral neck, forearm and total body at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months | — |
| Change of Bone markers(Serum CTX,P1NP, OC, BSAP and urinary NTX, DPyr at 1,3,6,9 and 12 months | — |
| Plasma concentration of AAE581 and AEE325 at 1,3,6,9 and 12 months | — |