Pain; Bone Neoplasms; Neoplasm Metastasis
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and effect on quality of life of oral ibandronate (Bondronat) in participants with breast cancer and metastatic bone disease. The anticipated time on study treatment is 25 weeks, and the target sample size is 50 individuals.
Interventions
Participants will receive ibandronate, 50 milligrams (mg) by mouth every morning, for a period of 25 weeks.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Females at least 18 years of age * Breast cancer * Bone metastases
Exclusion criteria
* Use of bisphosphonates within the last 3 months * Prior use of gallium nitrate or metastron * Severely impaired renal function * Hypocalcemia or primary hyperparathyroidism * Central nervous system (CNS) metastases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cumulative incidence of skeletal events according to Skeletal Morbidity Period Rate (SMPR) | Up to 25 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of bone pain according to participant questionnaire | Up to 25 weeks |
| Analgesic consumption according to participant questionnaire | Up to 25 weeks |
| Change in serum pyridinoline cross-linked carboxyterminal telopeptide of collagen type I (ICTP) | Up to 25 weeks |
| Short Form 36 (SF-36) score | Up to 25 weeks |
| Incidence of adverse events (AEs) | Up to approximately 7 months |
Countries
Bulgaria