Thigh bone break risk in cancer: surgery or radiation?
NCT ID NCT01428895
First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study follows 180 cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the thigh bone, putting them at high risk of a fracture. Researchers compare outcomes between those who have surgery (with or without radiation) and those who receive radiation alone. The goal is to see which approach better helps patients walk, manage pain, and maintain quality of life over six months.
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Locations
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Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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