Bone drug breakthrough: could less be more for cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT04549207
First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at whether people with breast or prostate cancer that has spread to the bones can safely stop or reduce their bone-strengthening medication after taking it for at least two years. The goal is to see if this approach maintains quality of life and prevents bone complications. About 240 adults will be randomly assigned to either continue or de-escalate their treatment.
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Locations
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London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada
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Southlake Regional Health Centre
Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 2P9, Canada
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The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6V4, Canada
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William Osler Health System
Brampton, Ontario, L6R 3J7, Canada
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