Zometa Adjuvant Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusion Due To Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT01004510 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 3

Last updated 2012-12-04

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the addition of the bisphosphonate Zometa (zoledronic acid) used along with standard regimens of chemotherapy, will help to control the need for palliative intervention of malignant pleural effusions due to non-small cell lung cancer.

Conditions

  • Malignant Pleural Effusion
  • Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Interventions

DRUG

zoledronic acid

Zoledronic acid (Zometa) 4mg IV every 4 weeks for 3 treatments with chemotherapy as selected by treating physician

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Todd Sheppard, M.D. · Rochester General Hospital

  • Peter Bushunow, M.D. · Rochester General Hospital

  • Kevin Lightner, M.D. · Rochester General Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-11-30
Primary Completion
2010-09-30
Completion
2011-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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