CompletedPhase 3

A Comparison Study With Alendronate and Raloxifene in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis (0217-189)

400 participantsStarted 2001-04-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare how well alendronate and raloxifene increase the bone density in women who have osteoporosis and have experienced menopause.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is postmenopausal (or surgically menopausal) for at least 6 months * Patient must be diagnosed with osteoporosis * Patient has spinal anatomy suitable for DEXA of the lumbar spine Exclusion Criteria: * Patient is receiving or has received treatment prior to randomization which might influence bone turnover * Patient has a history of or evidence for metabolic bone disease (other than postmenopausal bone loss) * Patient is receiving or is expected to receive during the course of the study any medication (other than study medication) which might alter bone or calcium metabolism

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in PA lumbar spine at 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00389740

SponsorOrganon and Co

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2003-01-16

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