Overview A Research Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of MK0217 to Prevent and Treat Bone Loss (0217-193)(COMPLETED) Status: Completed Trial end date: 2003-08-01 Target enrollment: Participant gender: Summary A research study to see how safe and effective MK0217 is when taken weekly for the prevention and treatment of steroid induced bone loss. Phase: Phase 3 Details Lead Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Treatments: Glucocorticoids