Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate and compare the safety and efficiency of the combined therapy of 89Sr plus zoledronic acid and those of 89Sr-chloride alone, in patients with painful bone metastases. Methods:A total of 87patients with osseous metastasis were ran -domly divided into treatment groups of 89Sr-chloride alone (group A,53patients) and 89Sr plus zoledronic acid (group B, 34patients). A total of 17patients in group B received zoledronic acid 2- 14days after 89Sr therapy, and13other patients in the group received89Sr 4-7 days after zoledronic-acid therapy. Pain response and KPS score were evaluated after the different treatments.Results: No obvious bone marrow suppression and liver damage were found in all cases. All patients who received both 89Sr-chloride and 89Sr plus zoledronic acid showed reduced bone pain and total discomfort, as well as improved KPS score, but the response was more pronounced in group B (P=0.047; P=0.036). No statistical differences in pain score and KPS scores were observed between the groups treated with zoledronic acid first and 89Sr therapy first ( P=1.000; P=0.667). Comparison of bone pain relief and changes in the KPS score of different primary tumors after treatment with 89Sr- chloride or 89Sr plus zoledronic acid showed no statistical significance. Conclusion:Compared with 89 Sr-chloride, treatment with 89 Sr plus zoledronic acid was more effective in patients with painful bone metastases. The safety of these two treatments are similar.