Summary: Changes in bone mineral density and bone strength following treatment with zoledronic acid (ZOL) were measured by quantitative computed analysis (QCT) or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). ZOL treatment increased spine and hip BMD vs placebo, assessed by QCT and DXA. Changes in trabecular bone resulted in increased bone strength. Introduction: To investigate bone mineral density (BMD) changes in trabecular and cortical bone, estimated by quantitative computed analysis (QCT) or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and whether zoledronic acid 5 mg (ZOL) affects bone strength. Methods: In 233 women from a randomized, controlled trial of once-yearly ZOL, lumbar spine, total hip, femoral neck, and trochanter were assessed by DXA and QCT (baseline, Month 36). Mean percentage changes from baseline and between-treatment differences (ZOL vs placebo, t-test) were evaluated. Results: Mean between-treatment differences for lumbar spine BMD were significant by DXA (7.0%, p<0.01) and QCT (5.7%, p<0.0001). Between-treatment differences were significant for trabecular spine (p=0.0017) [non-parametric test], trabecular trochanter (10.7%, p<0.0001), total hip (10.8%, p<0.0001), and compressive strength indices at femoral neck (8.6%, p=0.0001), and trochanter (14.1%, p<0.0001). Conclusions: Once-yearly ZOL increased hip and spine BMD vs placebo, assessed by QCT vs DXA. Changes in trabecular bone resulted in increased indices of compressive strength.

Eastell, R., Lang, T., Boonen, S., Cummings, S., Delmas, P.D., Cauley, J.A., et al. (2009). Effect of once-yearly zoledronic acid on the spine and hip as measured by quantitative computed tomography: results of the HORIZON Pivotal Fracture Trial. OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL, 21(7), 1277-1285 [10.1007/s00198-009-1077-9].

Effect of once-yearly zoledronic acid on the spine and hip as measured by quantitative computed tomography: results of the HORIZON Pivotal Fracture Trial

Nuti R.
2009-01-01

Abstract

Summary: Changes in bone mineral density and bone strength following treatment with zoledronic acid (ZOL) were measured by quantitative computed analysis (QCT) or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). ZOL treatment increased spine and hip BMD vs placebo, assessed by QCT and DXA. Changes in trabecular bone resulted in increased bone strength. Introduction: To investigate bone mineral density (BMD) changes in trabecular and cortical bone, estimated by quantitative computed analysis (QCT) or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and whether zoledronic acid 5 mg (ZOL) affects bone strength. Methods: In 233 women from a randomized, controlled trial of once-yearly ZOL, lumbar spine, total hip, femoral neck, and trochanter were assessed by DXA and QCT (baseline, Month 36). Mean percentage changes from baseline and between-treatment differences (ZOL vs placebo, t-test) were evaluated. Results: Mean between-treatment differences for lumbar spine BMD were significant by DXA (7.0%, p<0.01) and QCT (5.7%, p<0.0001). Between-treatment differences were significant for trabecular spine (p=0.0017) [non-parametric test], trabecular trochanter (10.7%, p<0.0001), total hip (10.8%, p<0.0001), and compressive strength indices at femoral neck (8.6%, p=0.0001), and trochanter (14.1%, p<0.0001). Conclusions: Once-yearly ZOL increased hip and spine BMD vs placebo, assessed by QCT vs DXA. Changes in trabecular bone resulted in increased indices of compressive strength.
2009
Eastell, R., Lang, T., Boonen, S., Cummings, S., Delmas, P.D., Cauley, J.A., et al. (2009). Effect of once-yearly zoledronic acid on the spine and hip as measured by quantitative computed tomography: results of the HORIZON Pivotal Fracture Trial. OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL, 21(7), 1277-1285 [10.1007/s00198-009-1077-9].
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