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Comparison of Teriparatide With Alendronate for Treating Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

NCT00051558, Phase 3, Completed, Eli Lilly and Company; results first posted 2009-02-13

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ConductScience Library. Comparison of Teriparatide With Alendronate for Treating Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis. Trials, record NCT00051558. Release trials-2026-11-12-0.5.0, 12 Nov 2026. https://conductscience.org/library/trials/NCT00051558

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Trial

As registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, in the graph's capture of the registry.

Title
Comparison of Teriparatide With Alendronate for Treating Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
NCT number
NCT00051558
Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Enrollment
428 participants, actual
Lead sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
Conditions
Osteoporosis
Interventions
Teriparatide, Alendronate Sodium, Placebo, Placebo
First posted
2003-01-14
Last updated
2009-03-12
Results first posted
2009-02-13

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

Registered outcomes15

Each outcome the trial registered, primary first, in ClinicalTrials.gov's words.

ListOutcomeTime frameDescription
PrimaryChange From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD)18 month endpointchange from baseline at endpoint in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryChange From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset18 month endpointchange from baseline at endpoint in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryTime Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36 monthschange from baseline in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryTime Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset3, 6, 12, and 18 monthschange from baseline in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined24 and 36 months and Endpoint at 36 monthschange from baseline in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined18, 24, 36 months, and 18 and 36 month endpointschange from baseline in bone mineral density of the femoral neck as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined18, 24, 36 months, and 18 and 36 month endpointschange from baseline in bone mineral density of the total hip as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryTime Course of Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined12, 18, 24, and 36 monthschange from baseline in bone mineral density of the femoral neck as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryTime Course of Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined12, 18, 24, and 36 monthschange from baseline in bone mineral density of the total hip as assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
SecondaryTime Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum N-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen1, 6, 18, and 36 months

Outcomes15

Each outcome the trial posted results for, in ClinicalTrials.gov's words.

TypeOutcomeTime framePopulationUnitsMeasured as
PRIMARYChange From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD)18 month endpointThe intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients.grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYChange From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset18 month endpointThe intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients (female only subset).grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYTime Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36 monthsThe intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data were imputed.grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYTime Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female Subset3, 6, 12, and 18 monthsThe intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data were imputed.grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined24 and 36 months and Endpoint at 36 months
The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. For 24 and 36 month time points, no missing data were imputed. However, at the 36 month endpoint, last observation carried forward analysis was applied.
grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined18, 24, 36 months, and 18 and 36 month endpoints
The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. For 18, 24 and 36 month time points, no missing data were imputed. However at the 36 month endpoint, last observation carried forward analysis was applied.
grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined18, 24, 36 months, and 18 and 36 month endpoints
The intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. For 18, 24 and 36 month time points, no missing data were imputed. However, at 18 and 36 month endpoints, last observation carried forward analyses were applied.
grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYTime Course of Change From Baseline in Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined12, 18, 24, and 36 monthsThe intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data were imputed.grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYTime Course of Change From Baseline in Total Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men Combined12, 18, 24, and 36 monthsThe intention-to-treat analysis was performed using all randomized and treated patients. No missing data was imputed.grams per square centimetersLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYTime Course of Change From Baseline in Bone Turnover Markers in Subset of Patients - Serum N-terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen1, 6, 18, and 36 monthsSubset of patients with measures of biochemical markerspercentMEAN

Results by group122

Each measurement the trial posted, group by group, in the words and numbers it posted.

OutcomeGroupCategoryValueSpreadUnits
Change From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD)Teriparatide0.059Standard Error 0.006grams per square centimeters
Change From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD)Alendronate0.028Standard Error 0.006grams per square centimeters
Change From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female SubsetTeriparatide0.056Standard Error 0.006grams per square centimeters
Change From Baseline at 18 Month Endpoint in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Female SubsetAlendronate0.023Standard Error 0.006grams per square centimeters
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men CombinedTeriparatideChange from baseline at Month 36 (N=123,N=112)0.090Standard Error 0.006grams per square centimeters
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men CombinedAlendronateChange from baseline at Month 36 (N=123,N=112)0.044Standard Error 0.007grams per square centimeters
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men CombinedTeriparatideChange from baseline at Month 24 (N=136,N=131)0.081Standard Error 0.006grams per square centimeters
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men CombinedAlendronateChange from baseline at Month 24 (N=136,N=131)0.043Standard Error 0.006grams per square centimeters
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men CombinedTeriparatideChange from baseline at Month 18 (N=156,N=148)0.066Standard Error 0.005grams per square centimeters
Time Course of Change From Baseline in Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Women and Men CombinedAlendronateChange from baseline at Month 18 (N=156,N=148)0.031Standard Error 0.005grams per square centimeters

Participant flow6

How many started, completed or left each group, period by period.

PeriodMilestoneGroupParticipantsUnits counted
Overall StudySTARTEDTeriparatide214
Overall StudySTARTEDAlendronate214
Overall StudyCOMPLETEDTeriparatide123
Overall StudyCOMPLETEDAlendronate118
Overall StudyNOT COMPLETEDTeriparatide91
Overall StudyNOT COMPLETEDAlendronate96

Adverse events384

Each adverse event the trial posted, group by group: the participants affected out of those at risk.

TypeEventOrgan systemGroupAffectedAt riskEvents
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersTeriparatide1021410
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersAlendronate1621416
otherAbdominal painGastrointestinal disordersTeriparatide1121412
otherAbdominal painGastrointestinal disordersAlendronate1021412
otherAbdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disordersTeriparatide1821419
otherAbdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disordersAlendronate1621416
otherDyspepsiaGastrointestinal disordersTeriparatide92149
otherDyspepsiaGastrointestinal disordersAlendronate1521416
otherGastritisGastrointestinal disordersTeriparatide1521415
otherGastritisGastrointestinal disordersAlendronate82148

Adverse event totals6

The totals the trial posted for each group.

TotalGroupAffectedAt risk
Total, all-cause mortalityTeriparatide
Total, all-cause mortalityAlendronate
Total, other adverse eventsTeriparatide190
Total, other adverse eventsAlendronate177
Total, serious adverse eventsTeriparatide70
Total, serious adverse eventsAlendronate64

Papers3

The papers the trial lists on ClinicalTrials.gov.

PMIDListed asSource
18003959DERIVEDPubMed
19918047DERIVEDPubMed
27111239DERIVEDPubMed

Grants0

The grants NIH RePORTER links to the trial, newest funded first: NIH's, and some of AHRQ's, CDC's, FDA's and VA's. Each shows its title, principal investigators, organization and funder in its newest year.

None in this release.

Trial comparisons0

Comparisons of the trial's two groups, calculated by ConductScience from the counts it posted.

None in this release.

Tests0

The ConductCognition tests this trial's registered outcomes name, as ScienceGraph matched them in trial-tests-2026-11-12-0.2.1.

None in this release.

Data dates

The day each source was copied for this release.

ClinicalTrials.gov
2026-11-12
ClinicalTrials.gov
Results, from AACT
2026-03-23
AACT
NIH grant links
2026-11-13
NIH RePORTER

Sources 3

  • ClinicalTrials.gov's posted results, through CTTI's AACTFreely available. Acknowledgement requested
  • ClinicalTrials.govNo license stated
  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain
Each source's terms
  • ClinicalTrials.gov's posted results, through CTTI's AACTClinicalTrials.gov data via Aggregate Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov (AACT), CTTI. CTTI makes its materials freely available and requests acknowledgement. https://aact.ctti-clinicaltrials.org/documentation/299
  • ClinicalTrials.govnone stated
  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain (NIH RePORTER)

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