185
Participants
Start Date
April 30, 2002
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2003
Study Completion Date
April 30, 2011
zoledronic acid
5 mg zoledronic acid in 5 mL of sterile water for infusion
placebo to zoledronic acid
5 mL of sterile water for infusion
Risedronate
30mg oral tablets overencapsulated to match the placebo capsules
Placebo to risedronate
oral capsules
Calcium and vitamin D supplements
Calcium and vitamin D supplements were supplied
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