Can a common bone drug help HIV patients fight osteoporosis?

NCT ID NCT00120757

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether alendronate, a drug used for osteoporosis, can improve bone density in people with HIV. 140 participants received either alendronate or a placebo, along with calcium and vitamin D, for 2 years. The goal was to see if the drug could strengthen bones and reduce fracture risk in this population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker service des Maladies Infectieuses

    Paris, 75015, France

  • Service de Medecine Interne hopital Avicenne

    Bobigny, 93009 cedex, France

  • Service de Rhumatologie hopital Pitie-Salpetriere

    Paris, 75013, France