Bonefos and the Consumption of Analgesics (BICAM)

April 5, 2012 updated by: Bayer

Bonefos and the Consumption of Analgesics. Influence of Clodronate on Analgesics Consumption Among Patients With Bone Metastasis

The effect of Bonefos on consumption of analgesics (drugs used for pain treatment) in patients with proven bone metastases.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

149

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Random sample of cancer patients visting oncologist or urologist ambulance who are suitable for standard clodronate treatment.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Breast cancer or prostate cancer or multiple myeloma.
  • Bone metastasis.
  • Ability to use analgesics and clodronate 1600 mg/day.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hypersensitivity to bisphosphonates.
  • Clodronate in previous therapy.
  • Concomitant use of other bisphosphonates.
  • Serious renal insufficiency.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Group1
Patients in regular clinical practice receiving Bonefos according to local drug information

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Analgesics consumption after 12 months of treatment with Bonefos in patients with bone metastases and breast or prostate cancer or multiple myeloma
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Decrease in pain measured by VAS (Visual Analogue Scale)
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2007

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

February 1, 2009

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

February 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2009

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

May 27, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

April 6, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 5, 2012

Last Verified

April 1, 2012

More Information

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