Dexamethasone for the Prophylaxis of Pain Flare Study (NCT00438828) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Dexamethasone for the Prophylaxis of Pain Flare Study
Canada61 participantsStarted 2007-02
Plain-language summary
Radiation treatment is often recommended as a safe and quick treatment that gives most people good relief from bone pain within a couple of weeks. However, some people can experience a short episode of increased pain (called a 'flare') a day or two after radiation treatment, that lasts about a day. The purpose of this sturdy is to find out if a medication called dexamethasone can help prevent pain flare as a result of radiation therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Documented bone metastases by radiological imaging
* Patients at least 18 years of age
* Written consent
* KPS ≥ 40
* Baseline worst pain at the planned radiated bony metastatic site ≥ 2
* Patient able to inform the pain score at the planned radiated bony metastatic site
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent use of any corticosteroid medication other than topical or inhaled preparations
* Medical contraindications to corticosteroids such as diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension or active peptic ulcer
* Pathological fracture of the irradiated extremity
* Spinal cord compression
* Language barrier
* Immediate change in regular analgesic medication. If the oncologist thinks the patient is not receiving adequate analgesic, we recommend the oncologist to increase the analgesic first to stabilize ot lessen the pain before recruiting the patient to this study
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
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Complete control of pain flare on days 1-5 after the completion of radiation treatment.