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This observational study will assess the compliance and persistence of patients, real life efficacy and safety of intravenously quarterly administered 3 mg ibandronate [Bonviva/Boniva] in comparison to oral alendronate generics in female patients with post-menopausal osteoporosis. The anticipated time of assessment is 12 months. The target sample size is 5000-7000 patients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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| 2 |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alendronate | Drug | As prescribed by physician |
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| ibandronate [Bonviva/Boniva] |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of compliance and persistence of Bonviva therapy: Number of prescriptions, number of applied injections, number of taken oral medication, continuation and duration of treatment | 12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pain intensity and reduction in use of analgesics | 12 months | |
| Quality of life and patients satisfaction | 12 months | |
| Degree of patient's mobility |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Female post-menopausal patients over the age of 55 years
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Trials | Hoffmann-La Roche | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Marburg | 35043 | Germany |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015663 | Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010024 | Osteoporosis |
| D001851 | Bone Diseases, Metabolic |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019386 | Alendronate |
| D000077557 | Ibandronic Acid |
| ID | Term |
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| D004164 | Diphosphonates |
| D063065 | Organophosphonates |
| D009943 | Organophosphorus Compounds |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
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| Drug |
As prescribed by physician |
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| 12 months |
| Incidence of new osteoporotic fractures | 12 months |
| Controllability and management of therapy by the physician | 12 months |
| Patient baseline characteristics | 12 months |
| User friendliness | 12 months |
| Safety: AEs and SAEs | 12 months |
| D008659 |
| Metabolic Diseases |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |