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The Effect Of Oral Ibandronate In Male Osteoporosis

A Parallel, Placebo-controlled, Randomized (2:1) Double-blind Study of One Year Duration to Assess the Effect of Oral Ibandronate 150 mg Given Once-monthly Versus Placebo on LS BMD in Men With Osteoporosis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00397839
Acronym
STRONG
Enrollment
135
Registered
2006-11-10
Start date
2007-01-31
Completion date
2008-10-31
Last updated
2009-12-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Male Osteoporosis

Keywords

male osteoporosis, osteoporosis, bisphonates, bone

Brief summary

Male osteoporosis is a common and important clinical problem, associated with significant morbidity, mortality and societal expense. Approximately 10% of men =65 years of age are osteoporotic. The proposed study will evaluate efficacy and safety of oral ibandronate given 150 mg once-monthly for 12 months versus placebo in men with primary osteoporosis. Less frequent, once monthly, dosing is expected to improve patient's treatment adherence compared to a weekly dosing regimen.

Interventions

DRUGIbandronate

Ibandronate orally (tablet) at a dose of 150 mg once per month

DRUGplacebo

Placebo orally (tablet) at a dose of 150 mg once per month

Sponsors

GlaxoSmithKline
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Hoffmann-La Roche
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
30 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Ambulatory men at least 30 years old at screening, who are diagnosed with primary, idiopathic or hypogonadal osteoporosis according to the following criteria: Femoral neck (FN) BMD T-score \< -2.0 and LS BMD T-score \< -1.0 OR LS BMD T-score \< -2.0 and FN BMD T-score \< -1.0 and BMD T-score \> 4.0 at any site * Subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, are willing and able to comply with the protocol requirements * Subjects who have signed an informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* Significant medical conditions or laboratory abnormalities, which in the opinion of the investigator may preclude the patient's ability to complete the study * Malignant disease diagnosed within the previous 5 years (except resected basal cell cancer) * Disease/disorder known to influence bone metabolism or cause of secondary osteoporosis e.g., chronic gastrointestinal or liver disease, renal disease, chronic alcoholism, malabsorption syndrome * Hypersensitivity to any component of ibandronate * Inability to stand or sit in an upright position for at least 60 minutes * Inability to swallow a tablet without breaking it * Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-OH vitamin D \<20ng/mL (equivalent to 50nmol/L) at screening * Any prevalent osteoporotic vertebral fracture identified by total spine x-ray (Total spine x-ray consists of lateral and PA films of the thoracic & lumbar spine) * Subjects who are receiving testosterone supplementation for \< 2 years (if applicable) (Patients who are identified with clinical signs of hypogonadism at screening and are started on testosterone supplementation will be excluded from participation.) * Contraindications to calcium or vitamin D therapy * Administration of any investigational drug within 30 days preceding the first dose of the study drug * Previous treatment with an oral bisphosphonate within the last six months, OR more than one month of cumulative treatment within the last year, OR more than three months of cumulative treatment within the last two years AND/OR treatment with intravenous bisphosphonate within one year. * Treatment with PTH or similar anabolic agent for osteoporosis within the last two years * Treatment with other drugs affecting bone metabolism within the last six months prior to Screening including: * Chronic systemic glucocorticoid treatment except for topical treatment at a frequency of up to twice per week * Calcineurin inhibitors \[e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus\] or methotrexate * Testosterone therapy (unless stabilized on medications \> 2 years) * Calcitonin * Fluoride (dose greater than 10mg/day) or strontium for osteoporosis within the last 12 months, or past treatment for more than a total of 2 years * Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS) such as raloxifene, toremifene, tamoxifen, arzoxifene and lasofoxifene * Anabolic steroids and other androgens, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or its sulphated form (DHEAs) * Active vitamin D analogs/metabolites such as1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D (calcitriol) or 1-alpha-hydroxy vitamin D3 (1 - alpha hydroxycholecalciferol) * Gonadotropin releasing antagonists (lupron) * ALT \> twice upper limit of normal range of central laboratory * Hypercalcemia or uncorrected hypocalcemia: Serum total Ca 2+ \> 10.5mg/dl or \< 8.0 mg/dL (equivalent to 2.6 and 2.0 mmol/L) * GFR \< 30 ml/min as determined by estimated creatinine clearance (CLcr) calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation: CLcr = (140-age) \* ABW X 0.85 72\*Scr where : CLcr - estimated creatinine clearance Age - in years ABW - actual body weight at screening (kg) Scr - serum creatinine at screening (mg/dL) * History of major upper GI disease defined by: * Significant upper GI bleeding within the last year requiring hospitalization or transfusion * Recurrent peptic ulcer disease documented by radiographic or endoscopic means * Dyspepsia or gastroesophageal reflux that is uncontrolled by medication * Abnormalities of the esophagus that delay esophageal emptying, such as stricture, achalasia, or dysmotility * Active gastric/duodenal ulcers * Dyspepsia controlled by daily medication OR prior history of non-recurrent peptic ulcer disease are not considered exclusionary * WBC \< 2500/µL * Serum albumin \< 3.0g/dL * History of hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism or osteomalacia within one year of study entry * Fewer than three (3) vertebrae in the range L1-L4 evaluable by DXA. Conditions which interfere with the BMD measurement include prevalent fracture, sequelae of orthopedic procedures (e.g., spinal fusion, metal implants, etc.), severe scoliosis and severe degenerative changes (e.g., osteophytes, sclerosis) * Bilateral hip replacement * Any restrictions, defined by site requirements for hrMRI procedure (for subset of hrMRI subjects)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 1212 monthsBMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 66 monthsBMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.
Mean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 1212 monthsBMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.
Mean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 66 monthsBMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.
Responder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 Months12 monthsResponders are defined as participants who have BMD values \>= their baseline values at Months 6 and 12, and not any pre-defined percentage increase in BMD values of clinical significance.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Placebo orally at a dose of 150 mg once a month for 12 months
47
Ibandronate
Ibandronate orally at a dose of 150 mg once a month for 12 months
85
Total132

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalIbandronatePlacebo
Age Continuous64.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.98
63.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.2
65.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.63
Age, Customized
< 65 years
65 participants42 participants23 participants
Age, Customized
>= 65 years
67 participants43 participants24 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
132 Participants85 Participants47 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
13 / 4727 / 86
serious
Total, serious adverse events
6 / 477 / 86

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 12

BMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.

Time frame: 12 months

Population: Intent-to-treat population. Includes participants with measurements at Baseline and Month 12.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 12.94 percentStandard Error 0.709
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 123.52 percentStandard Error 0.661
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [1.41, 3.76]ANCOVA
Secondary

Mean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 12

BMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.

Time frame: 12 months

Population: Intent-to-treat population. Includes patients with measurements at Baseline and Month 12.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 12Total Hip-0.31 percentStandard Error 0.473
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 12Femoral Neck-0.23 percentStandard Error 0.663
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 12Trochanter0.43 percentStandard Error 0.692
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 12Total Hip1.82 percentStandard Error 0.43
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 12Femoral Neck1.21 percentStandard Error 0.612
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 12Trochanter2.15 percentStandard Error 0.633
Comparison: Total Hip subgroupp-value: <0.00195% CI: [1.34, 2.92]ANCOVA
Comparison: Femoral Neckm subgroupp-value: 0.01295% CI: [0.32, 2.55]ANCOVA
Comparison: Trochanter subgroupp-value: 0.00495% CI: [0.56, 2.88]ANCOVA
Secondary

Mean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 6

BMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.

Time frame: 6 months

Population: Intent-to-treat population. Includes patients with measurements at Baseline and Month 6.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 6Trochanter0.55 percentStandard Error 0.677
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 6Total Hip-0.48 percentStandard Error 0.386
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 6Femoral Neck-0.22 percentStandard Error 0.63
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 6Total Hip1.27 percentStandard Error 0.349
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 6Femoral Neck0.96 percentStandard Error 0.58
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of Proximal Femur Sites (Total Hip, Trochanter, Femoral Neck) From Baseline to Month 6Trochanter2.59 percentStandard Error 0.616
Comparison: Total Hip subgroupp-value: <0.00195% CI: [1.11, 2.4]ANCOVA
Comparison: Femoral Neck subgroupp-value: 0.03195% CI: [0.11, 2.25]ANCOVA
Comparison: Trochanter subgroupp-value: 0.03195% CI: [0.11, 2.25]ANCOVA
Secondary

Mean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 6

BMD will be assessed using an analysis of covariance model (ANCOVA) with datea obtained from dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.

Time frame: 6 months

Population: Intent-to-treat population. Includes patients with measurements at Baseline and Month 6.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 60.78 percentStandard Error 0.649
IbandronateMean Percent Change in BMD of the Lumbar Spine From Baseline to Month 61.64 percentStandard Error 0.604
p-value: 0.11895% CI: [-0.22, 1.94]ANCOVA
Secondary

Responder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 Months

Responders are defined as participants who have BMD values \>= their baseline values at Months 6 and 12, and not any pre-defined percentage increase in BMD values of clinical significance.

Time frame: 12 months

Population: Intent-to-treat population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 6: Total Hip14 participants
PlaceboResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 12: Lumbar Spine33 participants
PlaceboResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 12: Total Hip20 participants
PlaceboResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 6: Lumbar Spine30 participants
PlaceboResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 12: Lumbar Spine and Total Hip16 participants
PlaceboResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 6: Lumbar Spine and Total Hip10 participants
IbandronateResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 12: Lumbar Spine and Total Hip59 participants
IbandronateResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 6: Lumbar Spine62 participants
IbandronateResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 6: Total Hip57 participants
IbandronateResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 6: Lumbar Spine and Total Hip46 participants
IbandronateResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 12: Total Hip64 participants
IbandronateResponder Rate of Subjects Who Remained the Same or Had Any Improvement in BMD (>= Baseline) at 6 Months and 12 MonthsMonth 12: Lumbar Spine71 participants
Comparison: Total Spine BMD at Month 6p-value: 0.36295% CI: [0.73, 1.13]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Total Spine BMD at Month 12p-value: 0.04495% CI: [0.72, 1.01]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Total Hip BMD at Month 6p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.3, 0.72]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Total Hip BMD at Month 12p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.41, 0.8]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Both Total Hip and Total Spine BMD at Month 6p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.23, 0.72]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Both Total Hip and Total Spine BMDp-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.33, 0.75]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026