Efficacy of Alendronate Versus Placebo in the Treatment of HIV-1 Associated Osteoporosis, a Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial. ANRS 120 Fosivir
Abstract
Osteopenia and osteoporosis are being described more frequently in people with HIV infection. This study will test the efficacy of alendronate in comparison with a placebo after 2 years, in people with primary osteoporosis. People will receive the recommended adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.
Conditions: Osteoporosis, HIV Infections.
Primary outcome: Percentage of variation of lumbar BMD on DEXA scan at month 24 versus month 0 for patients included with lumbar osteoporosis (femoral for those included with only femoral osteoporosis).
Enrollment: 140 participants.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 140 participants or records.
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