Dexamethasone in the prophylaxis of radiation-induced pain flare after palliative radiotherapy for bone metastases: a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial.

Chow, Edward

Dexamethasone in the prophylaxis of radiation-induced pain flare after palliative radiotherapy for bone metastases: a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. [electronic resource] - The Lancet. Oncology Nov 2015 - 1463-1472 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Phase III; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1474-5488

10.1016/S1470-2045(15)00199-0 doi


Aged
Bone Neoplasms--radiotherapy
Canada
Dexamethasone--therapeutic use
Double-Blind Method
Female
Glucocorticoids--therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pain--etiology
Palliative Care
Radiotherapy--adverse effects