Bone drug switch study aims to prevent fractures in steroid users
NCT ID NCT04177940
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 45 adults with osteoporosis caused by long-term steroid use. Participants stopped taking denosumab and were switched to either zoledronic acid or alendronate at different times. The goal was to see which switch timing better controlled bone turnover and helped maintain bone strength.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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