The Purpose of This Study is to Monitor Fracture Risk Associated With Bone Tumors in Cancer Patients
Status: Active_not_recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study is to monitor fracture risk associated with bone tumors in cancer patients. Previous studies from our lab have suggested that it is possible to compute the mechanical strength of bones with tumors using computed tomography (CT) scans, which are like three-dimensional X-ray pictures of the affected bones. The next step in determining the usefulness of this type of strength analysis is to see if we can accurately predict who is at risk for bone fracture and which patients are at high risk of fractures. This non-invasive analysis may help physicians determine the best treatment to reduce the risk of an impending bone fracture in the future.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 90
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patient with metastatic cancer bone lesions
Locations
United States
Massachusetts
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
Boston
Maryland
Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Center, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc
Baltimore
Minnesota
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center
Minneapolis
New York
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Upstate Medical University
Syracuse
Rhode Island
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
Texas
Section of Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
West Virginia
Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Marshall University
Huntington
Other Locations
Canada
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre
Montreal
Time Frame
Start Date: 2009-01
Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 245
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center