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Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Odanacatib (MK-0822) on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Bone Micro-architecture and Overall Safety in Postmenopausal Women (MK-0822-031)

Launched by MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC · Aug 6, 2008

Trial Information

Current as of May 30, 2025

Completed

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Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Participant has been postmenopausal for 3 years
  • Participant has BMD t-score at the total hip, hip trochanter, femoral neck, or lumbar spine ≥ -1.5 but \> -3.5
  • Participant has 2 hips that are evaluable by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and quantitative computed tomography (QCT), e.g. contain no hardware from orthopedic procedures
  • Participant is ambulatory
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Participant has had a previous hip fracture
  • Participant has had \>1 prior clinical vertebral fracture AND is a candidate for osteoporosis therapy
  • Participant has been treated with oral bisphosphonates, strontium, parathyroid hormone (PTH) or other agents with an effect on bone
  • Participant has had metabolic bone disorder other than osteoporosis
  • Participant has renal stones, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) or active parathyroid disease.

About Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines and vaccines that address unmet medical needs. With a strong focus on research and development, Merck Sharp & Dohme leverages advanced science and technology to enhance patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas, including oncology, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular health. Committed to ethical practices and regulatory compliance, the company actively engages in clinical trials to advance medical knowledge and improve health care for patients worldwide.

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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