Study of MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet (MK-0217A-329)

April 17, 2024 updated by: Organon and Co

A Phase III (Phase IV Program) Open-Label, Multicenter Clinical Trial in Thailand to Study the Effect of MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet (Fosamax Plus 70/5600) for 6 Months on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women and Men

This study will assess the effect of 26 weeks of once-weekly treatment with MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet (Fosamax Plus 70/5600) on serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D].

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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200

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

50 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Man aged 50 or older, or a woman who is postmenopausal on day of signing informed consent or has been menopausal for at least one year
  • Meets bone mineral density (BMD) criteria
  • Agree to discontinue any osteoporosis drug treatment for duration of study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any contraindication to alendronate and vitamin D
  • Not ambulatory
  • Has received treatment with any anabolic steroid agent within the past 12 months, systemic glucocorticoids, for more than 2 weeks in the past 6 months, current use of immunosuppressants, fluoride treatment at a dose greater than 1 mg/day for more than 2 weeks within the past 3 months, treated with parathyroid hormone (PTH) for more than 2 weeks within the past 3 months, current use of chemotherapy or heparin, use of growth hormone for more than 2 weeks within the past 6 months, use of active hormonal vitamin D analogs in the past 2 months, current use of vitamin A >10,000 IU daily, current use of, lithium, or anti-convulsants including barbiturates, hydantoins, and carbamazepine, current use of calcium supplement in amount excess of 1500 mg daily, and/or current use of Vitamin D supplement
  • History of malignancy <5 years, except adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer and in situ cervical cancer
  • One or more of the following concomitant conditions: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders not adequately controlled; myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke and revascularization condition within 3 months; malabsorption syndrome; primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism not adequately treated; thyroid disease not adequately controlled; severe renal insufficiency; uncontrolled genitourinary, cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, endocrine, hematologic, neurological, psychiatric, or pulmonary diseases; uncontrolled hypertension; new onset diabetes (within 3 months), poorly controlled hyperglycemia, or hypoglycemia for any cause; evidence for metabolic bone disease other than osteoporosis; abnormal indices of calcium metabolism; and/or active renal stone disease
  • User of illicit recreational drugs or has had a recent history (within the last year) of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence
  • Heavy consumer of alcohol or alcohol containing products.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Fosamax Plus
Calcium supplement (elemental calcium and/or calcium carbonate) without vitamin D will also be supplied to participants
Drug: MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet
One combination tablet orally once a week
Other Names:
  • Fosamax Plus 70/5600

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Participants With Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D >=50 ng/mL at Week 26
Time Frame: Week 26
Serum samples to measure serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] will be collected at specific visits during the treatment phase of the study.
Week 26

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mean Percent Change From Baseline of Bone Resorption Marker of Serum Beta-CrossLaps at Week 26
Time Frame: Baseline and Week 26
Serum samples for Beta-CrossLaps (β-CTx) will be collected at specific visits during the treatment phase of the study.
Baseline and Week 26

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Organon and Co

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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October 26, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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December 5, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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December 5, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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September 19, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 19, 2011

First Posted (Estimated)

First Posted

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September 20, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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April 22, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 17, 2024

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2022

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 0217A-329

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

http://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/Merck%20Procedure%20on%20Clinical%20Trial%20Data%20Access%20Final_Updated%20July_9_2014.pdf

http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php

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