Status:

COMPLETED

Prevention of Osteoporosis in Men With Prostate Cancer on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (POP Study)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Prostatic Neoplasms

Eligibility:

MALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The overall goal of this proposal is to determine the effectiveness and safety of once weekly alendronate (Fosamax) in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in men with prostate cancer on andro...

Detailed Description

While osteoporosis in women is recognized as a major public health problem, osteoporosis in men also has a profound clinical impact. Men over the age of 75 who sustain hip fractures have a higher mort...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men age 18 and older with stage Do prostate cancer (as defined by asymptomatic disease, rising PSA, and negative bone scans) following attempted curative surgery and/or radiation
  • Androgen deprivation therapy (gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists, lutenizing hormone releasing hormone agonists, testosterone antagonists, orchiectomy) for at least 6 months for treatment of prostate cancer

Exclusion

  • History of any illness known to affect bone and mineral metabolism (renal failure, hepatic failure, Paget's disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteomalacia)
  • Non-prostate cancer diagnosed within last 5 years (treated superficial basal and squamous cell carcinoma excepted)
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Malabsorption
  • Treatment with medications known to affect bone metabolism (chronic high-dose corticosteroid therapy for at least 6 months, thyroid hormone with TSH \<0.1 micrograms, antiseizure medications)
  • Active peptic ulcer
  • Inability to sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes
  • Kidney stones in the past 5 years
  • 24-hour urine calcium value \>400 mg/24 hours
  • Esophageal stricture or achalasia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Evidence of chronic liver disease (including alcoholism)
  • Treatment within past year for osteoporosis (calcitonin, fluoride, bisphosphonates)
  • History of atraumatic fractures, previous fracture due to a fall from standing height or lesser trauma, or clinical osteoporosis
  • Metastatic prostate cancer
  • Inability to provide written informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2002

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

December 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00177619

Start Date

May 1 2002

End Date

December 1 2005

Last Update

February 11 2014

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University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213