Prostatic Neoplasms
Conditions
Brief summary
This two part study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of MK0429 in addition to assessing it's pharmacokinetic profile and pharmacodynamic response.
Interventions
Part 1 - MK3328 of 1600 mg twice a day for 4 weeks given to men with hormone refractory prostate cancer and metastatic bone. Disease.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Eligible patients must have: * Prostate cancer * Bone metastases without symptoms * Lack of response to hormone therapy as evidenced by a rising PSA or clinical progression
Exclusion criteria
* Prostate cancer-related bone pain * Previously received bisphosphonate therapy (e.g. zoledronate) * Received any investigational treatment within the last 30 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety and tolerability of 4 weeks of MK0429 therapy. | up to 14 days following last dose of medication |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Part 1: Pharmacokinetic profile of MK0429 and pharmacodynamic responses to treatment of MK0429 | 4 weeks |
| Part 2: Pharmacokinetic profile of MK0429 [Time frame 4 weeks] and pharmacodynamic responses to treatment of MK0429 [Time frame 8 weeks] | 4 weeks and 8 weeks |