CompletedPhase 3

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention or Delaying of Bone Metastasis in Patients With Stage IIIA and IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Belgium, China, France437 participantsStarted 2005-03

Plain-language summary

30-40% of patients with lung cancer will develop bone metastases during the course of their disease, which can lead to pain, decreased mobility and skeletal complications. This study will investigate the effect of zoledronic acid on preventing or delaying the development of bone metastases and the impact on disease progression/survival in patients with stage IIIA and IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) * Newly Diagnosed, Stage IIIA and Stage IIIB excluding patients with pleural effusion * Patients must have received primary treatment for their disease and had no progression Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with NSCLC longer than 6 months ago * Treatment with other bisphosphonates in past 12 months * Presence of metastases Other protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Progression-Free Survival

Timeframe: Up to 24 months

Kaplan-Meier Estimates for Progression-free Survival

Timeframe: Months 6, 12, 18, and 24

Percentage of Participants With Progression-Free Survival Events

Timeframe: Up to 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00172042

SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-05

Results submitted2011-06-16

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