The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of risedronate sodium (Actonel®) after a wrist fracture in postmenopausal women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
141
Actonel® 35 mg (risedronate sodium) and 1000 mg of calcium and 400 UI of Vitamine D3
1000 mg of calcium and 400 UI of Vitamine D3
Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office
São Paulo, Brazil
Body mineral density of the 33% radius region and of the UD radius region
Time frame: after 90 days of treatment
Body mineral density of the 33% radius region and of the UD radius region
Time frame: after 180 days of treatment
Size of callus obtained through Rx of the fracture site.
Time frame: from the beginning up to the end of the study
Safety: Adverse events occurrence.
Time frame: from the inform consent signature up to the end of the study
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