A Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Odanacatib (MK-0822) in Men With Osteoporosis (MK-0822-053)
Osteoporosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoporosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Is a male between 40 and 95 years of age
- Has osteoporosis
- Has anatomy suitable for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan of the lumbar spine and and hip
- Is ambulatory
Exclusion Criteria:
- Is currently on oral bisphosphonates or other treatment for osteoporosis
- Had previous hip fragility fracture and is a candidate for standard of care therapy
- Has had a fragility fracture (vertebral or non-vertebral fractures indicating reduced bone strength) within 12 months
- Has had more then one previous vertebral fracture
- Has been diagnosed with metabolic bone disorder other than osteoporosis
- Is Vitamin D deficient
- Has a history of renal stones
- Has active parathyroid disease
- Has history of thyroid disease not well controlled by medication
- Is diagnosed with secondary osteoporosis
- Has a daily calcium intake of <1,200 mg and is unwilling to take study prescribed supplements or increase dietary intake, such that his daily calcium intake is at least 1200 mg
- Has a history of malignancy ≤5 years prior to signing informed consent
- Has been diagnosed with hypogonadism due to causes that affect multiple organ and body systems
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Odanacatib 50 mg once weekly
Placebo once weekly
Participants will receive one Odanacatib 50 mg tablet once weekly. In addition, they will receive a weekly dose 5600 IU of open-label Vitamin D3 as well as a sufficient supply of open-label calcium carbonate so that their total daily calcium intake from both dietary and supplemental sources is approximately 1200 mg.
Participants will receive one Placebo tablet once weekly. In addition, they will receive a weekly dose 5600 IU of open-label Vitamin D3 as well as a sufficient supply of open-label calcium carbonate so that their total daily calcium intake from both dietary and supplemental sources is approximately 1200 mg.