Evaluation of treatments for bone metastases

Prospective Evaluation of Interventional Studies on Bone Metastases - the PRESENT Cohort

UMC Utrecht · NCT02356497

This study is testing how well standard treatments work for people with bone metastases to help improve their care and quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUMC Utrecht (other)
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Utrecht, Utrecht)
Trial IDNCT02356497 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The PRESENT cohort is designed to evaluate patients with bone metastases receiving standard care while collecting clinical and patient-reported outcomes. Patients provide informed consent to participate in the cohort and may be randomly selected for future randomized controlled trials (RCTs) within the cohort. This approach allows for the identification of factors influencing treatment response and the development of survival models. The study aims to improve treatment selection and quality of life for patients suffering from painful bone metastases.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years with histologically confirmed malignancy and metastatic bone disease undergoing radiotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients with a life expectancy of less than one week or those who are mentally incompetent may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies and better quality of life for patients with bone metastases.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar cohort designs, indicating potential for meaningful advancements in treatment evaluation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologic proof of malignancy;
* Radiographic or histologic proof of metastatic bone disease;
* Undergoing radiotherapy;
* Age \> 18 years;
* Informed consent - at least - for use of routinely collected clinical data.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mentally incompetent patients;
* Life expectancy \< 1 week indicated by the treating physician.

Where this trial is running

Utrecht, Utrecht

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Bone Metastases, Bone metastases, Metastatic bone disease, Multi-trial facility

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.