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Trial of Parkinson's And Zoledronic Acid

Join a study on Parkinson's and Zoledronic Acid treatment!

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60 years and older
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Phase 4

This study tests if a drug called **zoledronic acid (ZA)** helps prevent bone fractures in people aged 60+ with Parkinson's Disease (PD) or similar conditions. **Parkinsonism** is a condition that causes symptoms similar to Parkinson's Disease. The study is **randomized**, meaning participants are randomly chosen to receive either the actual drug or a placebo (a harmless pill with no effect), and **blinded**, so neither participants nor researchers know who gets which treatment. It lasts at least 2 years with **2650 participants** in the US.

Participants will get one ZA infusion at home, simplifying treatment since no extra doctor visits or bone tests are needed. They will also take vitamin D3 daily for 2 months. Every 4 months, researchers will check if participants have had any fractures. Eligible participants must be willing to continue follow-ups for at least 2 years.

  • Study is home-based, reducing the need for medical visits.
  • Participants must be 60+ and have PD or similar conditions.
  • Excludes those with recent hip fracture or certain drug treatments.
Study details
    Parkinson Disease
    Osteoporosis
    Parkinsonism
    Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism
    Atypical Parkinsonism
    Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
    Multiple System Atrophy
    Vascular Parkinsonism
    Dementia With Lewy Bodies

NCT03924414

California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute

9 February 2025

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