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alendronate/vitamin D

Phase 2

HIV | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Unity Biotechnology, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 19, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedNO_TREATMENT_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment30

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Clinical trial landscape

alendronate/vitamin D · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01968850Bone Antiresorptive Therapy With Antiretroviral Initiation (BATARI) Pilot TrialHIV
COMPLETED30 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Bone Antiresorptive Therapy With Antiretroviral Initiation (BATARI) Pilot Trial
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage changes in BMD at a) the lumbar spine and b) proximal femur
48 weeks

The primary analysis will compare the percentage changes in BMD for the two alendronate/vitamin D arms pooled against the control arm.

Secondary Endpoints

Feasibility
48 weeks
Acceptability
48 weeks
Safety/Tolerability
48 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
no bone anti-resorptive therapyNO_INTERVENTION(standard of care)
24-week tx of alendronate/vitamin DEXPERIMENTALConcomitant initiation of a 24 week course of co-formulated alendronate/vitamin D
Delayed 24-week tx of alendronate/vitamin DEXPERIMENTALa 24 week delay in initiation of a 24 week course of alendronate/vitamin D

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
alendronate/vitamin DDRUGonce weekly 70mg oral dose of alendronate co-formulated with 5600IU vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) for 24 weeks.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Documented HIV-1 infection * Adult (aged \>18 years or as per local guidelines) * Premenopausal, if female * Antiretroviral-naïve * Starting first-line ART including tenofovir/emtricitabine with either efavirenz (co-formulated as Atripla®) or elvitegravir, cobicistat (co-formu...

Countries:Canada
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Frequently asked questions about alendronate/vitamin D

What is alendronate/vitamin D used for in HIV?

Alendronate/vitamin D is a small molecule being studied for use in HIV. It is being investigated as a bone antiresorptive therapy to be given alongside antiretroviral initiation in HIV patients. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development by Unity Biotechnology, Inc. for this infectious disease indication.

What does alendronate/vitamin D target?

Alendronate/vitamin D is a bisphosphonate and vitamin D combination. Alendronate works by inhibiting bone resorption, while vitamin D aids in calcium absorption and bone mineralization. In the context of HIV, it is being studied to address bone loss that can occur with antiretroviral therapy.

Who makes alendronate/vitamin D?

Alendronate/vitamin D is being developed by Unity Biotechnology, Inc., a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker UBX. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for the treatment of HIV-related bone conditions.

What phase is alendronate/vitamin D in?

Alendronate/vitamin D is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 2 trial for this drug has been completed, with results expected to inform further development decisions.

What clinical trials is alendronate/vitamin D in?

Alendronate/vitamin D has one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT01968850, titled "Bone Antiresorptive Therapy With Antiretroviral Initiation (BATARI) Pilot Trial." This study enrolled 30 participants with HIV in Canada and was a randomized, no-treatment controlled trial.

Is alendronate/vitamin D the same as alendronate alone?

Alendronate/vitamin D is a combination product that includes both alendronate and vitamin D. It is distinct from alendronate alone, as the addition of vitamin D is intended to support bone health. This combination is being studied specifically in the context of HIV treatment.