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Evaluating the Ability of Zoledronic Acid to Reduce the Rate of Subsequent Osteoporotic Fractures After a Hip Fracture

Launched by NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Sep 24, 2002

Trial Information

Current as of June 07, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Hip Fracture Recurrent Fracture Fracture Bone Loss Bisphosphonate Bone Mineral Density Osteoporosis Zoledronic Acid Geriatrics Rehabilitation Elderly Nursing Home Orthopedic

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Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Male or female ages 50 years or older
  • Must have a recent hip fracture repair in the past 90 days
  • Must be able to walk with or without assistive device (for example, using a walker) prior to the hip fracture
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Current bisphosphonate users such as aredia (pamidronate), didronel (etidronate), fosamax (alendronate), actonel (residronate), skelid (tiludronate)
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

About Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Novartis Pharmaceuticals is a global healthcare company dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. With a strong focus on innovation, Novartis engages in the research, development, and commercialization of a broad range of therapies across various therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, dermatology, and neuroscience. The company is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and patient care through clinical trials that prioritize safety and efficacy. Novartis leverages cutting-edge technology and collaborative partnerships to address unmet medical needs and deliver transformative treatments that enhance patient outcomes worldwide.

Locations

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Danville, Virginia, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Eureka, California, United States

La Mesa, California, United States

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Lake Worth, Florida, United States

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Galesburg, Illinois, United States

Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Portland, Maine, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

Rochester, New York, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Canfield, Ohio, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Nuernberg, , Germany

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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