Using arterial embolization to treat bone metastases

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 focuses on the use of arterial embolization as a minimally invasive treatment for patients with bone metastases. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this method in reducing pain, controlling local disease, and minimizing peri-operative bleeding. The study will include patients who are candidates for embolization therapy and will monitor their outcomes over time. The approach is designed to provide insights into the benefits and risks associated with this treatment modality.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients of either sex of age or older who are candidates for embolization therapy
* Life expectancy \> 3 months
* Single metastatic or oligometastatic.
* Plurimetastatic if a particular site is causing painful symptoms or at risk for pathologic rupture

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with life expectancy \<3 months or severe functional status impairment (ASA 4)
* Patients with hypovascular metastasis documented by angiography or MRI perfusion study with MDC.
* Patients with coagulation deficiency or plateletopenic patients.
* Patients with documented active infection.

Where it's running

• Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 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.