Treatment of Bone Metastases
Conditions
Brief summary
Zoledronic acid is a medication that slows the breakdown of bone. This study will assess the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid in Chinese patients with multiple myeloma or other solid tumors with bone metastases.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Cancer patients (multiple myeloma or other solid tumors) and confirmed evidence of bone lesions * Significant bone pain
Exclusion criteria
* Poor renal function * Use of other investigational drugs within 30 days of visit 2 * Dental or other surgery to the jaw within 6 weeks of screening, or planned during the 4 week study Other protocol-defined
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare in a randomized fashion the effect of zoledronate and pamidronate 90 mg on pain relief as assessed by pain score after 1-dose treatment in patients with bone pain induced by any solid tumors with bone metastases or Multiple Myeloma | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in bone markers (urinary N-telopeptide/creatinine ratio, urinary C-telopeptide/creatinine ratio). | — |
Countries
China