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Low Bone MassPhase 3NCT00980174

Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of DenosumAb Versus Placebo in Males With Osteoporosis

A Phase 3 study testing 60 mg denosumab in people with Low Bone Mass and Low Bone Mineral Density, run by Amgen.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to assess how effective and safe denosumab is in a population of males with low bone mass at risk of fracture. The primary clinical hypothesis is that in men with low bone mineral density, the mean percent change in lumbar spine bone mineral density at 12 months in subjects receiving… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 85 years, men only
What is being tested?
60 mg denosumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
242 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Oct 2009to 23 May 2012
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 to 85 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Bone Mineral Density (BMD) values (g/cm2) assessed by the local site at either the lumbar spine OR femoral neck that occur within the ranges specified in the protocol OR For subjects with a history of a major osteoporotic fracture (clinical vertebral, hip, humerus and distal radius fractures) occurring more than 6 months prior to screening, BMD values (g/cm2) assessed by the local site, at either the lumbar spine OR femoral neck that occur within the ranges specified in the protocol.
  • At least 2 lumbar vertebrae, at least 1 hip and at least one forearm must be evaluable by Dual X ray Absorptiometry (DXA).
  • Ambulatory males 30 to 85 years of age inclusive at the start of screening.
  • Provide the appropriate written informed consent before any study specific procedure.

Who cannot join

  • BMD values (g/cm2) as specified in the protocol in subjects with or without a history of major osteoporotic fractures, based on the particular scanner that is used.
  • Any disorder that compromises the ability of the subject to give written informed consent and/or to comply with study procedures.
  • Any severe or more than 1 moderate vertebral fractures on screening spinal x ray
  • Any vertebral fracture diagnosed within the 6 months prior to screening
  • Any clinical fracture within the last 6 months prior to screening
  • For males with a partner of childbearing potential: Subject refuses to use 2 highly effective methods of contraception for the duration of the study and for 10 months after the last dose of study medication.
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  • For males with a partner who is pregnant: Subject refuses to use a condom for the duration of the study and for 10 months after the last dose of study medication.
  • Previous participation in clinical trials with denosumab or administration of commercial denosumab.
  • Currently enrolled in or has not yet completed at least 1 month since ending other investigational device or drug trial(s), or subject is receiving other investigational agent(s).
  • Vitamin D deficiency [25(OH) vitamin D level < 20 ng/mL (< 49.9 nmol/L)]. Vitamin D replenishment will be permitted and subjects may be re-screened; see Section 7.
  • Hyper- or hypothyroidism; however, stable subjects, in the investigator's opinion, on thyroid hormone replacement therapy are allowed.
  • Hyper- or hypoparathyroidism. Intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) values outside of the reference range as determined by the central laboratory
  • Elevated transaminases. Serum aspartate aminotransferase; serum glutamate-oxaloacetic transaminase > 2.5 x upper limit of normal. Serum alanine aminotransferase; serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase > 2.5 x upper limit of normal (both as determined by the central laboratory).
  • Significantly impaired renal function as determined by a derived glomerular filtration rate (using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula) of less than or equal to 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 calculated by the central laboratory.
  • Hypo- or hypercalcemia based on the central laboratory reference ranges for albumin-adjusted serum calcium.
  • Known to have tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B surface antigen or cirrhosis of the liver.
  • Malignancy (except fully resected cutaneous basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma) within the last 5 years.
  • Any metabolic bone disease, eg osteomalacia, osteogenesis imperfecta, rheumatoid arthritis, Paget's disease, Cushing's disease or, hyperprolactinemia which may interfere with the interpretation of the findings OR evidence of malabsorption syndromes which might interfere with absorption of vitamin D.
  • Received any solid organ or bone marrow transplant or is on chronic immunosuppression for any reason.
  • Any laboratory abnormality, which in the opinion of the investigator or Amgen, will prevent the subject from completing the study or interfere with the interpretation of the study results.
  • Administration of intravenous bisphosphonate, or fluoride (except for dental treatment) or strontium ranelate.
  • Oral bisphosphonate treatment:
  • greater than or equal to 3 months cumulatively in the past 2 years, OR
  • greater than or equal to 1 month in the past year, OR
  • Any use during the 3-month period prior to randomization
  • Administration of any of the following treatments 3 months prior to screening:
  • Anabolic steroids or testosterone
  • Glucocorticosteroids (greater than or equal to 5 mg prednisone equivalent per day for more than 10 days or a total cumulative dose of greater than or equal to 50 mg)
  • Calcitonin
  • Calcitriol or vitamin D derivatives [vitamin D contained in supplements or multivitamins is allowed]
  • Other bone active drugs including anti-convulsives (except benzodiazepines) and heparin
  • Chronic systemic ketoconazole, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), cinacalcet, aluminum, lithium, protease inhibitors, methotrexate, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists.
  • Androgen deprivation therapy
  • Known sensitivity to mammalian cell derived drug products.
  • Known intolerance to calcium or vitamin D supplements.
  • Height, weight or girth which may preclude accurate DXA measurements.
  • Bilateral hip replacements
  • Any physical or psychiatric disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator or Amgen, will prevent the subject from completing the study or interfere with the interpretation of the study results.
  • Evidence of alcohol or substance-abuse within the last 12 months which the investigator believes would interfere with understanding of or completion of the study.

About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Denosumab Versus Placebo in Males With Low Bone Mineral Density

The purpose of this study is to assess how effective and safe denosumab is in a population of males with low bone mass at risk of fracture. The primary clinical hypothesis is that in men with low bone mineral density, the mean percent change in lumbar spine bone mineral density at 12 months in subjects receiving denosumab will be greater than in subjects receiving placebo. Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody with a high affinity for Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor (RANK) Ligand that can bind and neutralize the activity of human RANK Ligand similar to the action of endogenous osteoprotegerin.

Being tested
60 mg denosumab, Placebo
Keywords
men, male, denosumab, BMD, lumbar spine, ADAMO, The ADAMO Trial, male osteoporosis, osteoporosis in men, males with low bone mineral density
Medical subject headings
Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Osteoporosis, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 60 mg denosumabDrug

    Also called denosumab

    60 mg denosumab (SC injection every 6 months)

  • PlaceboOther

    Placebo for denosumab (SC injection every 6 months)

Study groups in NCT00980174
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
2Placebo comparatorSubjects will receive placebo for denosumab (SC injection every 6 months) for 1 year (double-blind phase) followed by 60 mg denosumab (SC injection every 6 months) for 1 year (open-label phase)
Receives: Drug: 60 mg denosumab; Other: Placebo
1Experimental60 mg denosumab (SC injection every 6 months) for 1 year (double-blind phase) followed by 60 mg denosumab(SC injection every 6 months) for 1 year (open-label phase). These subjects will be on denosumab for a total of 2 years.
Receives: Drug: 60 mg denosumab

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density Percent Change From Baseline at Month 12

    Measured: From Baseline to 12 Months

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Total Hip Bone Mineral Density Percent Change From Baseline at Month 12

    Measured: From Baseline to 12 Months

  2. Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density Percent Change From Baseline at Month 12

    Measured: From Baseline to 12 Months

  3. Trochanter Bone Mineral Density Percent Change From Baseline at Month 12

    Measured: From Baseline to 12 Months

  4. Distal 1/3 Radius Bone Mineral Density Percent Change From Baseline at Month 12

    Measured: From Baseline to 12 Months

  5. Serum Type 1 Collagen C-telopeptide (CTX) Percent Change From Baseline at Day 15

    Measured: From Baseline to Day 15

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Sep 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Oct 2009
  3. Primary completion21 Jun 2011
  4. Study completion23 May 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
242 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00980174
Sponsor's protocol ID
20080098
Status last verified
Sep 2018
First submitted
17 Sep 2009
Last updated
17 Oct 2018
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Langdahl BL, Teglbjaerg CS, Ho PR, Chapurlat R, Czerwinski E, Kendler DL, Reginster JY, Kivitz A, Lewiecki EM, Miller PD, Bolognese MA, McClung MR, Bone HG, Ljunggren O, Abrahamsen B, Gruntmanis U, Yang YC, Wagman RB, Mirza F, Siddhanti S, Orwoll E. A 24-month study evaluating the efficacy and safety of denosumab for the treatment of men with low bone mineral density: results from the ADAMO trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015 Apr;100(4):1335-42. doi: 10.1210/jc.2014-4079. Epub 2015 Jan 21.

    PubMed 25607608
  • Orwoll E, Teglbjaerg CS, Langdahl BL, Chapurlat R, Czerwinski E, Kendler DL, Reginster JY, Kivitz A, Lewiecki EM, Miller PD, Bolognese MA, McClung MR, Bone HG, Ljunggren O, Abrahamsen B, Gruntmanis U, Yang YC, Wagman RB, Siddhanti S, Grauer A, Hall JW, Boonen S. A randomized, placebo-controlled study of the effects of denosumab for the treatment of men with low bone mineral density. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Sep;97(9):3161-9. doi: 10.1210/jc.2012-1569. Epub 2012 Jun 21.

    PubMed 22723310

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing 60 mg denosumab in people with Low Bone Mass and Low Bone Mineral Density, run by Amgen.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 39 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Oct 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 Nov 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density Percent Change From Baseline at Month 12 (time frame: From Baseline to 12 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00980174, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Oct 2018.

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