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Evaluation of Bone Markers as Diagnostic Tools for Early Detection of Bone Metastases in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00391690
Lead Sponsor
Novartis
Brief Summary

It is the aim of this prospective, single-group, clinical study to assess whether bone parameters can be used as diagnostic tools for early detection of bone metastases in patients with high risk prostate cancer. The usefulness in monitoring zoledronic acid therapy in patients who have developed bone metastases will also be assessed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
99
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
• To assess the relationship between change in bone parameters and bone scan with respect to bone metastasesEvery 3 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of course of bone parameters (PINP, amino-terminal propeptide of procollagen type 1) and (ICTP, Pyridinoline cross-linked carboxyterminal telopeptide of type I collagen)Every 3 months
Assessment of course of Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)Every 3 months
Assessment of correlation of bone parameters and PSAEvery 3 months
Assessment of optimal intervals for bone scans based on serum markersEvery 3 months
Assessment of time to rise in bone markers PINP and ICTPEvery 3 months
• Time to detection of bone metastases in bone scanEvery 3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novartis Investigative Site

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Tuebingen, Germany

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