Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluation of treatments for bone metastases

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

Run by UMC Utrecht · NCT02356497 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2500 (estimated)
SponsorUMC Utrecht
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Utrecht, Utrecht)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 2013
Main results expectedDecember 2035
Study endsDecember 2035
Registry record updatedMarch 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT02356497 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably 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.

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

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.

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

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • University Medical Center Utrecht
    Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Helena M. Verkooijen, MD, PhD — UMC Utrecht
  • Study coordinator: Roxanne Gal, PhD
  • Email: r.gal@umcutrecht.nl

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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.