Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Combining screw fixation and cement injection for bone metastases

Official title: Combination of Percutaneous Screw Fixation and Cementoplasty for Lytic Bone Metastases: Feasibility, Safety and Early Clinical Outcomes. Monocentric Study

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT05191264 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if combining screw fixation with cement injection can help people with painful bone metastases manage their pain better and reduce the chance of fractures.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Saint-Etienne)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 10, 2019
Main results expectedJune 2026
Study endsJune 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 18, 2025
Trial IDNCT05191264 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients who have undergone osteosynthesis or cementoplasty for lytic bone metastases.

Probably not a fit

Patients who refuse to participate in the study will not receive any benefit from this intervention.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of combining percutaneous screw fixation with cementoplasty for patients suffering from lytic bone metastases. As cancer survivors increasingly face advanced metastatic stages, the prevalence of painful secondary bone lesions rises, necessitating improved palliative care strategies. The study will assess patient outcomes using tools like the EuroQol 5 Dimensions (EQ5D) and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) to measure pain and analgesic consumption. By exploring this combination approach, the study seeks to enhance pain management and reduce the risk of pathological fractures.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and quality of life for patients with lytic bone metastases.

How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of techniques is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients who received osteosynthesis/cementoplasty for Lytic Bone Metastases

Exclusion Criteria:

* patient's refusal to participate

Where it's running

  • CHU Saint-Etienne
    Saint-Etienne, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.