A Randomized, Double-blind, Active-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Denosumab Compared With Risedronate in Glucocorticoid-treated Individuals
A Randomized, Double-blind, Active-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Denosumab Compared With Risedronate in Glucocorticoid-treated Individuals
This is a 2-year study to evaluate the effect of denosumab versus risedronate in adults with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
Inclusion Criteria:
Men and women 18 years of age or older who have been taking glucocorticoid treatment. Men and women who are less than 50 years of age must have had a fracture as an adult to be eligible. Men and women who are 50 years of age or older who have been taking glucocorticoids must meet protocol-specific BMD criteria.
Exclusion Criteria:
Use of agents affecting bone metabolism, use of more than one biologic agent for inflammatory disease, history of bone disease (except osteoporosis), low vitamin D level (one can enter the trial after vitamin D levels are corrected), abnormalities of blood calcium, an underactive or overactive thyroid condition that is not treated and stable, Addison's disease, any abnormality of the parathyroid glands (the glands that control blood calcium), currently pregnant or planning a pregnancy, currently breast feeding, and other criteria may apply.
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