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NCT04922333 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Bisphosphonate Use to Mitigate Bone Loss Secondary to Bariatric Surgery

A Phase 3 study of Bone Loss, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
200
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04922333: Recruiting Phase 3 study of Bone Loss, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

NCT04922333 is a Phase 3 study of Bone Loss that is actively recruiting participants, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 242-participant average among 16 other Bone Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (17% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04922333, a Phase 3 study of Bone Loss, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
200 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to see whether receiving a bisphosphonate medication called risedronate can reduce bone and muscle loss following bariatric surgery. Participation will involve up to 6 study visits and last about 1 year. Risedronate is a medication that prevents bone breakdown and has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in older men and women. However, risedronate has not been approved for the prevention of bone and muscle loss following vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Participation in this study will involve completing two visits before beginning the intervention. Participants who qualify will be scheduled to begin the intervention program which will involve taking 6 monthly doses of a risedronate or placebo pill. Participants will then receive monthly contacts by study staff during this time to remind participants to take the intervention pill and ask about any adverse events. After the completion of intervention period, participants will complete up to 4 follow up study visits at 6 months (2 visits) and at 12 months (2 visits).

Primary Outcome

Acquired through DXA scans.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Risedronate

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Wake Forest School of Medicine - Winston-Salem

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 200 participants
Start Date 2023-03-28
Est. Completion 2028-04-30
Phase Phase 3
Wake Forest University Health Sciences

1,140 total trials

What NCT04922333 shows while recruiting

NCT04922333 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 242-participant average among 16 other Bone Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (17% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Bone Loss appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT04922333 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04922333 about?

NCT04922333 is a clinical study titled "Bisphosphonate Use to Mitigate Bone Loss Secondary to Bariatric Surgery". The purpose of this research study is to see whether receiving a bisphosphonate medication called risedronate can reduce bone and muscle loss following bariatric surgery. Participation will involve up to 6 study visits and last about 1 year. Risedronate is a medication that prevents bone breakdown a...

What is the current status of trial NCT04922333?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2023-03-28. Estimated completion is 2028-04-30.

What conditions does trial NCT04922333 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Bone Loss.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04922333?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Risedronate (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04922333?

This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04922333 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT04922333's enrollment target sits among peer trials

200 4th of 16 higher than 13 of 16 other Bone Loss trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04922333, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04922333 (mid enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.