Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate alendronate sodium trihydrate across conditions including osteoporosis, postmenopausal osteoporosis, and breast neoplasms. Led by academic and clinical sponsors such as Peking University Third Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital, Yonsei University, and the University of Wisconsin Madison, these investigations span Phase 1 through Phase 4 as well as unclassified protocols. Recruitment statuses vary from completed and terminated to not yet recruiting and unknown, highlighting clinical interest in both bone mineral disorders and investigative oncology.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05387200 UNKNOWN
Osteoporosis
Yonsei University
2021-07-02 PHASE4
NCT05645289 Not yet recruiting
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Peking University Third Hospital
2023-01-01 Phase 4
NCT03051620 Completed
Osteoporosis
Aarhus University Hospital|University of Aarhus
2017-02-01 --
NCT02781805 Terminated
Breast Neoplasms
University of Wisconsin Madison|Wisconsin Partnership Program
2016-08-05 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-05-31)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Alendronate sodium trihydrate selectively inhibits farnesyl diphosphate synthase, disrupting downstream protein prenylation to induce osteoclast actin cytoskeleton breakdown and apoptosis. By suppressing osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and modulating cell adhesion, this compound exhibits clinical relevance in managing osteoporosis and postmenopausal osteoporosis as well as exploratory potential in breast neoplasms.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.