Collecting data on patients with bone metastases treated for fractures
Official title: Prospective Bone Metastases Database
Run by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT03416959 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03416959 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients with long bone metastases who are undergoing surgical treatment with intramedullary nails or endoprosthetic reconstruction.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with bone metastases of the spine will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with bone metastases.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored similar surgical interventions for bone metastases, but this specific observational approach is less common.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.