OBJECTIVE: To compare the performance of raloxifene and strontium rannelate in the management of women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.
DESIGN: Prospective, open label study. SETTING: University hospital menopause unit. PATIENTS: 80 women with postmenopausal osteoporosis were assigned to either raloxifene (60 mg/d) or strontium ranelate (2g/d). Participants were followed for 1 year.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Compliance with each regime. Secondary objectives were parameters of efficacy, including changes in bone mineral density and bone biochemical markers.
