StrAtegies For Zoledronic Acid Post-dEnosumab Discontinuation in Postmenopausal oSTeoporosis (NCT06767150) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 4
StrAtegies For Zoledronic Acid Post-dEnosumab Discontinuation in Postmenopausal oSTeoporosis
France200 participantsStarted 2025-10-02
Plain-language summary
Denosumab (Dmab) is a treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. However, its withdrawal is associated with a rebound phenomenon associated with an unexpected increased risk of vertebral fractures. Defining the optimal strategy for Dmab withdrawal is critically needed. Investigator propose an open-label randomized superiority strategy trial to compare the 1-year lumbar densitometric efficacy of biomarkers-driven zoledronate (ZOL) infusion vs standardized ZOL treatment to mitigate rebound phenomenon.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women with post-menopausal osteoporosis
* And treated with denosumab for at least 2 years and reaching decision of denosumab withdrawal because of achieved therapeutic target defined as no fracture during treatment; no new risk factors; no BMD decrease \> 0.03 g/cm² at the spine or hip;
* And with a history of severe fracture or a femoral or lumbar T-score ≤ -2.5 prior denosumab initiation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dmab use for bone disease other than post-menopausal osteoporosis.
* Uncontrolled endocrine diseases. Liver failure.
* Use of medication affecting bone metabolism during the last year, including bisphosphonates, teriparatide, romosozumab, Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators, breast cancer hormonotherapy, glucocorticoids over 5 mg/day.
* Contra-indication to bisphosphonates according to license recommendation including chronic kidney disease with GFR stage \> or = G3b. Prior intolerance to zoledronic acid.
* Subjects unable to give an informed consent or to fill the case report form. Subjects under law protection.
* Foreseeable poor compliance with the strategy, alcoholism, toxicomania.
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?
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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
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Maintain lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) after 1 year of ZOL