Bone-Saving drug may shield patients after bariatric surgery
NCT ID NCT04742010
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a single infusion of zoledronic acid can prevent bone and muscle loss in adults aged 35 and older who are undergoing bariatric surgery. Fifty-nine participants were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to measure changes in spine bone density using a special CT scan.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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59 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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35 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 35 years old or older * Eligible for bariatric surgery (BMI\>35 kg/m2 with obesity-related comorbidity) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Chronic kidney disease with estimated GFR\<45 ml/min. * Hypocalcemia . * Hypersensitivity to bisphosphonates, mannitol, sodium citrate or water. * Metabolic bone disease (osteoporosis is allowed). * Prior treatment with anti-osteoporotic agents. * Treatment with oral glucocorticoids * Other diseases with known effects on bone metabolism
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital South West Jutland
Esbjerg, 6700, Denmark
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