Collecting data on patients with bone metastases treated for fractures
Prospective Bone Metastases Database
This study is trying to see how different surgical treatments for bone fractures in cancer patients affect their recovery and survival.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Trial ID | NCT03416959 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to gather prospective data on the natural history of bone metastases and skeletal-related events in patients who have undergone surgical treatment for impending or pathologic fractures of long bones. It will evaluate clinical and biological factors, focusing on complication rates, functional outcomes, and survival differences based on various patient characteristics. The study will compare outcomes between those treated with intramedullary fixation and endoprosthetic reconstruction, providing insights into the effectiveness of these surgical approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with long bone metastases who are undergoing surgical treatment with intramedullary nails or endoprosthetic reconstruction.
Not a fit: Patients with bone metastases of the spine will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with bone metastases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar surgical interventions for bone metastases, but this specific observational approach is less common.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with long bone metastases treated surgically with intramedullary nail or endoprosthetic reconstruction Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with bone metastases of the spine
Where this trial is running
Bologna, Bologna
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli — Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Costantino Errani, MD — Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
- Study coordinator: Costantino Errani, MD
- Email: costantino.errani@ior.it
- Phone: +390516366103
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.