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Alendronate

Phase 4FDA approved

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Viatris Inc.|Trials Updated: Nov 13, 2009

Alendronate development status

FDA approval on record Sep 17, 2003
Approval holderMerck
ApplicationNDA021575
Highest phase Phase 4 run by Hoffmann-La Roche (NCT02598440)
Phase scored for VTRSPhase 1
Registered trials 28 across 14 sponsors since Aug 2002

Alendronate target and mechanism

Molecular targetFDPS
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL675

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment222

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Alendronate clinical trials

Alendronate · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT01012934Fasting Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets (70 mg) and Fosamax Tablets (70 mg)Healthy
COMPLETED110 Analytics
NCT00983996Fasting Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets (10 mg) and Fosamax Tablets (10 mg)Healthy
COMPLETED112 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Fasting Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets (70 mg) and Fosamax Tablets (70 mg)
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Fasting Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets (10 mg) and Fosamax Tablets (10 mg)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The 90% confidence interval for the LSMeans ratio of CPEAK, AUCL, and AUCI for the test and reference product should be between 80.00% and 125.00% for the natural log-transformed data.
urine collection up to 36 hours
Bioequivalence
urine collection up to 36 hours
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALAlendronate Sodium Tablets, 70 mg
2ACTIVE_COMPARATORFosamax Tablets, 70 mg

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Alendronate Sodium Tablets, 70 mgDRUG1 x 70 mg, single-dose fasting
Fosamax Tablets, 70 mgDRUG1 x 70 mg, single-dose fasting
Alendronate Sodium Tablets, 10 mgDRUG10 mg, single-dose fasting
Fosamax Tablets, 10 mgDRUG10 mg, single-dose fasting
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * healthy, adult subjects, 18 years and older * able to swallow medication Exclusion Criteria: * institutionalized subjects * history of any significant disease * use of any prescription or OTC medications within 14 days of start of study * received any investigational product...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Alendronate

What is alendronate?

Alendronate is a small molecule drug developed by Viatris Inc. (ticker VTRS). It is an FDPS inhibitor and is listed as being in Phase 1 clinical development. The specific indications being studied are undisclosed, and the therapeutic area is classified as other.

What does alendronate target?

Alendronate targets FDPS, which stands for farnesyl diphosphate synthase. It acts as an inhibitor of this enzyme. FDPS is the molecular target listed for the drug, and this inhibitory activity is the basis for its classification as a small molecule therapeutic.

Who makes alendronate?

Alendronate is developed by Viatris Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol VTRS. Viatris is the company associated with the development of this small molecule FDPS inhibitor, which is currently listed as being in Phase 1 clinical development.

What phase is alendronate in?

Alendronate is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and is not described as approved. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, and there are no active trials listed. The development program has enrolled a total of 222 participants across those completed studies.

What clinical trials is alendronate in?

Alendronate has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT01012934 was a fasting study of alendronate sodium tablets 70 mg versus Fosamax tablets 70 mg with 110 participants. NCT00983996 was a fasting study of alendronate sodium tablets 10 mg versus Fosamax tablets 10 mg with 112 participants. Both enrolled healthy volunteers in the United States.