Bone Metastases, Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
prostate cancer, cisplatin, strontium-89, phase II
Brief summary
This study is designed to determine whether the combination of low dose cisplatin and strontium-89 shows clinical promise for the symptomatic treatment of bone metastases in hormone refractory prostate cancer.
Detailed description
This study is designed to determine whether the combination of low dose cisplatin and strontium-89 shows clinical promise for the symptomatic treatment of bone metastases in hormone refractory prostate cancer.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* adenocarcinoma of the prostate * life expectancy \> 3 months, * symptomatic from bone metastases * radiologic evidence of metastatic bone disease * stable level of pain control * \>18 years * ability to complete assessments * prior treatment (chemo) \> 4 weeks previous * discontinued anti-androgens for \> 4 weeks
Exclusion criteria
* prior strontium therapy * previous hemibody RT within 6 weeks * previous cytotoxic chemotherapy within 4 weeks * use of bisphosphonate medications within 4 weeks * change in steroid dose within 4 weeks * active uncontrolled infection * impending or present spinal cord compression * significant neurological disorder * impending pathological fracture * severe urinary incontinence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Palliative pain response | — |
| analgesic response | — |
Countries
Canada