Status:

UNKNOWN

Alendronate in the Prevention of Collapse of Femoral Head in Non-Traumatic Osteonecrosis

Lead Sponsor:

Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Conditions:

Non-Traumatic Osteonecrosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-85 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

To determine the cumulative incidence of total hip replacement, time to event after treatment with Fosamax or placebo during the study peroid

Detailed Description

To determine the cumulative incidence of total hip replacement and collpase of femoral head, time to event after treatment with Fosamax or placebo during the study peroid

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • osteonecrosis of femoral head
  • be able to provide singed informed consent

Exclusion

  • prior bisphosphonate use
  • pregnant or lactating woman
  • bilateral hip replacement

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

June 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00265252

Start Date

June 1 2005

End Date

June 1 2008

Last Update

February 27 2008

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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 807