CompletedPhase 3

Zoledronate in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors That Have Spread to the Bone

United States600 participantsStarted 1998-08

Plain-language summary

RATIONALE: Zoledronate may help to relieve some of the symptoms caused by bone metastases. It is not yet known if zoledronate is more effective than no further therapy in relieving symptoms of bone metastases or preventing disease progression. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of zoledronate in treating patients who have solid tumors that have spread to the bone.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of any cancer other than breast cancer, multiple myeloma, or prostate cancer Objective evidence of bone metastases discovered within 6 weeks of study entry (patients who at screening present with an ECOG score of 2) No study entry restrictions for bone metastases for patients with an ECOG of 0 and 1 No symptomatic brain metastases PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 2.5 mg/dL for liver metastases Renal: Creatinine no greater than 3.0 mg/dL Calcium at least 8.0 mg/dL but less than 12.0 mg/dL Cardiovascular: No history of severe cardiovascular disease within past 6 months (e.g., congestive heart failure) No hypertension refractory to treatment No symptomatic coronary artery disease Other: Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception No history of noncompliance to medical regimen PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Concurrent biologic response modifier therapies allowed Concurrent marketed cytokine or colony stimulating factor therapies allowed Chemotherapy: Concurrent marketed chemotherapy agents allowed (including open label cooperative trials or for supportive care) Endocrine therapy: Concurrent hormonal agents and steroid therapies allowed Concurrent corticosteroid therapy allowed (for chemotherapy induced nau…

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00003884

SponsorNovartis

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2001-01

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