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N/A N=12 Diagnostic

Effect of High Doses of Radiation on Bone Structure and Metabolism

Malignant Bone Tumors

Enrolled (actual)
12
Serious AEs
8.3%
Results posted
Dec 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Bone Mineral Density (Tb. BMD) — 4.5; -39.3; -8.7; -54.7 mg/cm^3

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Radiation (Surgical Arm) (Radiation); Radiation (Non-surgical Arm) (Radiation); Malignant Tumor Surgery (Procedure)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary completion
Jul 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Bone Mineral Density (Tb. BMD)
4.5; -39.3; -8.7; -54.7; 4.1; 5.2
SECONDARY
Serum N-Telopeptide (NTX)
21.711; 17.76; 31.447; 24.376; 21.889; 11.217
SECONDARY
Serum Tartrate-resistant Acid Phosphatase 5b (TRAP5b)
3.823813; 3.503794; 4.465143; 4.226845; 3.87936; 4.235948
SECONDARY
Serum Osteocalcin (OC)
14.304331; 14.398441; 39.41674; 24.231676; 18.05678; 31.395938
SECONDARY
Serum Type 1 Procollagen N-terminal (P1NP)
42.826123; 34.128407; 123.860111; 74.655436; 68.966468; 72.946381
SECONDARY
Serum Phosphate (P)
3.9; 3.5; 4.0; 3.6; 3.7; 4.4
SECONDARY
Serum 25-hydroxycalciferol Vit D (25-OH VitD)
36.065991; 32.073769; 31.302671; 36.77789; 33.419347; 17.038722
SECONDARY
Mineral Apposition Rate (MAR)
0.64; 0.66; 0.55; 0.71; 0.72; 0.44
SECONDARY
Bone Formation Rate (BFR/BS)
0.003; 0.003; 0.013; 0.013; 0.014; 0.013
SECONDARY
Mineralization Lag Time (Mlt)
40.77; 15.47; 12.56; 68.10; 21.70; 41.88
SECONDARY
Osteoblast Number (N.Ob/BPm)
0.26; 0.05; 1.25; 0.05; 1.04; 0.19
SECONDARY
Osteoblast Surface (Ob. S/BS)
0.58; 0.10; 2.38; 0.07; 1.63; 0.29
SECONDARY
Osteoclast Number (N.Oc/BPm)
0.02; 0.00; 0.03; 0.01; 0.08; 0.02
SECONDARY
Osteoclast Surface (Oc.S/BS)
0.12; 0.00; 0.11; 0.02; 0.36; 0.12

Summary

This study is designed to characterize the effects of high energy radiation on bone breakdown, with a specific interest in reducing the rate of sacral fractures. Although radiation is very important in managing tumors, it is related to complications such as bone fractures. In this research study, the investigators are looking to determine changes in blood markers, bone density, and bone structure following radiation and to better understand the reason for these changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • All laboratory tests that are a part of the eligibility criteria must be completed within 14 days prior to the date of registration. Diagnostic tests that are a part of the eligibility criteria must be performed within 30 days of the date of registration. Participants must meet the following criteria on screening examination to be eligible to participate in the study:
  • Study participants must have histologically confirmed primary malignant bone tumor in the sacrum for which surgery and radiation or radiation alone are planned.
  • Age 18 years or older. In children under the age of 8, tetracycline derivatives have been reported to stain tooth enamel yellow color. These considerations lead us to exclude young persons under the age of 18 from the study.
  • Participants must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below:
  • Total bilirubin within normal institutional limits
  • Aspartaataminotransferase (AST) (SGOT)/ Alanine-aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT) 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for subjects with creatinine levels about institutional normal limit
  • The effects of tetracyclines and radiation used in computer tomography on the developing human fetus are known to be detrimental. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
  • Participants must be able to read and understand English language and have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants who exhibit any of the following conditions at screening will not be eligible for admission into the study.

  • Participants who have had surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy of the sacrum prior to entering the study
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to tetracyclines.
  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Uncontrolled inter current illness including, but not limited to ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02323295). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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