Osteoporosis
Conditions
Keywords
Osteoporosis, zoledronic acid, postmenopausal women
Brief summary
1. The study will assess the safety and tolerability of a single-infusion of zoledronic acid 5 mg administered in a private medical practice setting by a nurse provided by a nationwide infusion service. Safety data will largely be monitored by investigating changes in the patients' well-being during the study. 2. The study will pilot and test a Patient Registry and Infusion Service process, which will allow zoledronic acid to be administered to trial patients in the investigators' private rooms by a team of roving nurses.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1\. Female after menopause with osteoporosis either: 70 years of age or older with a bone mineral density T-score of -3.0 or less OR with a fracture due to minimal trauma.
Exclusion criteria
1. Intravenous bisphosphonate within the past 12 months 2. Abnormal levels of protein in the urine via dipstick at screening if not caused by bacterial infection 3. Abnormal liver function tests greater than twice normal 4. Evidence of high bone turnover 5. Abnormal calcium blood levels 6. Low Vitamin D levels 7. Poor renal function 8. Abnormal parathyroid function or uncontrolled, abnormal thyroid function 9. History of eye inflammation 10. History of diabetes leading to kidney or eye problems 11. A history of cancer except some non-invasive cancers of skin, colon, breast and cervix 12. Patients with severe dental problems or current dental infections Or requiring dental surgery 13. Known sensitivity to zoledronic acid or bisphosphonates Other protocol defined inclusion/
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bone Mineral Density | at baseline and month 12 |
| Bone turnover | at baseline and month 12 |
Countries
Australia