An Investigational Drug (CAL) Versus Zoledronic Acid (Zometa®) in Patients With Breast Cancer
Breast Neoplasms, Breast Cancer, Metastasis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Breast Neoplasms focused on measuring CAL, Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP), Breast Cancer, Bone Metastasis, Hypercalcemia
Eligibility Criteria
Major Inclusion Criteria - Others Stipulated within the Protocol The study physician must assure you have/are: Must be a female at least 18 years of age and be using an effective form of birth control. A documented history of breast cancer and at least one bone metastasis that has not been previously treated by radiation or surgery, and is not anticipated to be treated within the next 24 weeks. A total body bone scan and other radiographic scan(s) performed on you within 4 weeks prior to or during the screening period sufficient to image all sites of bone metastases. You must be willing to perform a daily telephone diary and be willing to keep a paper diary and provide voluntary consent to participate in this study. Major Exclusion Criteria - Others Stipulated within the Protocol The study physician must assure you do not have/are not: A change in analgesic (pain relief) type medication during the screening period (example, non-narcotic to narcotic). Received radiation therapy to any bone metastasis or started a new course of chemotherapy within 3 weeks prior to the screening visit or during the screening period. Used any bisphosphonate type drug during the 30 days prior to the anticipated first dose of study drug Vertebral spine or weight-bearing bone metastasis that would place you at imminent risk for fracture or surgical intervention. Evidence of active infection or immune deficiency, renal failure, abnormal liver function, or a serum calcium level > 10.1 mg/dL. Use of any investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening.
Sites / Locations
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Highlands Oncology Group
- Bay Area Cancer Research Group
- California Cancer Care, Inc.
- Institute of Cancer Therapies
- San Diego Cancer Research Institute
- Anschutz Cancer Pavilion at the University of Colorado Cancer Center
- Yale University
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Rush Cancer Institute
- University of Kentucky Medical Center
- Louisiana State University
- Frederick Memorial Hospital
- Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
- Josephine Ford Cancer Center
- Spectrum Health
- Southfield Oncology Institute, Inc.
- St. Louis Center for Clinical Research
- Nevada Cancer Center
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
- New Mexico Cancer Care Associates
- Montefiore Medical Center
- HemOnCare, P.C.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Duke University Medical Center
- Ireland Cancer Center
- University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Hematology Oncology Consultants, Inc.
- Penn State Hershey Medical Center
- Palmetto Health
- Boston Baskin Cancer Group
- The Boston Baskin Cancer Group
- The West Clinic
- Cancer Specialists of South Texas, PA
- Center for Oncology Research & Treatment
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Medical College of Wisconsin-FMLH East Neoplastic Diseases and Related Disorders