Overview

Efficacy and Safety of AAE581 in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia/Osteoporosis.

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
Female
Summary
AAE581 is a specific inhibitor of the cysteine protease cathepsin K. This trial is designed to provide detailed information about the effects( efficacy and safety) of AAE581 on Bone Mineral Density.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Low spine Bone Mineral Density

- 0 to 1 prevalent fracture in non lumber spine

Exclusion Criteria:

- History or presence of any bone disease other than osteopenia /osteoporosis

- Previous treatment with other anti-osteoporosis agent(Wash out required)

- Evidence of vitamin D deficiency

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.