Evaluation of Bone Markers as Diagnostic Tools for Early Detection of Bone Metastases in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer

Summary

It is the aim of this prospective, single-group, clinical study to assess whether bone parameters can be used as diagnostic tools for early detection of bone metastases in patients with high risk prostate cancer. The usefulness in monitoring zoledronic acid therapy in patients who have developed bone metastases will also be assessed.

Timeline

Start

2006-02

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

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Publications

• Results Lein M, Miller K, Wirth M, Weissbach L, May C, Schmidt K, Haus U, Schrader M, Jung K. Bone turnover markers as predictive tools for skeletal complications in men with metastatic prostate cancer treated with zoledronic acid. Prostate. 2009 May 1;69(6):624-32. doi: 10.1002/pros.20917.

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