The Effect of PTH(1-84) or Alendronate on Reduction of Back Pain in Postmenopausal Women With an Osteoporosis Related Vertebral Fracture(s) (FP-005-IM)

A 24-week, International, Multi Centre, Randomised, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Parallel Group, Phase IV Clinical Trial Investigating Changes in Back Pain in Postmenopausal Women With an Osteoporosis Related Vertebral Fracture(s) Treated With Either 100 µg PTH(1-84) Daily or 70 mg Alendronate Weekly

The primary objective of this trial is to show that PTH(1-84) is superior to alendronate in reducing back pain intensity over a 24-week treatment period in postmenopausal women with an osteoporosis related vertebral fracture(s).

Secondly the objectives are to investigate any differences in patient reported outcomes between the two treatment arms over a 24-week treatment period in postmenopausal women with an osteoporosis related vertebral fracture(s).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Postmenopausal women with a T-score ≤ -1.5 SD and at least one osteoporosis related vertebral fracture. Chronic back pain.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous/current treatment and medical history.