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Vertebroplasty + Radiotherapy for Vertebral Metastasis
Study Summary
This trial is testing if adding a vertebroplasty (a medical procedure where cement is injected into the spine) to radiotherapy helps treat spine metastasis from breast and prostate cancer better than radiotherapy alone.
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- I cannot communicate in English, French, or Spanish.I have had radiation therapy on my spine where my current issue is.I have spinal cord compression.I have a confirmed diagnosis of breast or prostate cancer.I am between 35 and 75 years old.My MRI shows I have small fractures in my spine.My cancer has spread to my spine.I have back pain above 5/10 due to cancer spread.My MRI shows cancer spread to my spine without any fractures.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any restrictions for participants in this research?
"The study's ideal candidate is somebody between the ages of 35 and 75 that has experienced pain related to metastases in the past. Additionally, they should have a Verbal Analog Scale reading greater than 5/10."
Is this research project still recruiting participants?
"No, this study is not currently enrolling patients as per the clinicaltrials.gov website. The trial was first posted on September 1st, 2005 but has not been updated since July 12th, 2007. There are however 4,929 other trials that are recruiting patients at the moment."
Are there any severe negative side effects associated with this medication?
"This Phase 3 trial provides some evidence of efficacy and extensive safety data, so our team at Power has rated the safety as a 3."
Can adults over the age of 20 participate in this research study?
"This trial is only for people aged 35 to 75. Out of the 4701 trials available for patients over 65, this one is unique. And out of the 261 trials meant for those under 18, this is also the only one that meets these specifications."
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