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Investigation of the Ability of the UCONNS (University of Connecticut OsteoNecrosis Numerical Scale) to Predict the Risk for the Developing Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Patients Receiving Bone-Modifying Therapies for Cancer
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14-056SF-6.1
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Investigation of the Ability of the UCONNS (University of Connecticut OsteoNecrosis Numerical Scale) to Predict the Risk for the Developing Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Patients Receiving Bone-Modifying Therapies for Cancer
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Dr. Pamela Taxel
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The purpose of this proposal is to investigate the risk factors for osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), a known complication of several bone-modifying therapies used in the treatment of advanced cancers. When this complication occurs, it can lead to the discontinuation of important therapy that often impacts the quality of life in skeletal-related events in this population. With the use of a weighted scale that we have devised, the University of Connecticut OsteoNecrosis Numerical Scale (UCONNS), based on known risk factors for ONJ, we aim to validate this scale as a potential predictor of patients at risk, so they may be appropriately monitored and preventative treatment can be initiated. As the medical community has limited guidelines regarding ONJ, we anticipate that this scale, if validated, will foster better communication among providers, as well as improve patient outcomes. This proposal represents a unique collaboration between two investigators in the dental and medical schools at the University of Connecticut Health Center. We hypothesize that the UCONNS can aid in the identification of cancer patients who may be at increased risk for the development of ONJ associated with the use of bisphosphonates and the newer bone modifying therapy, denosumab.
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Cancer - General
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Dental, Including Mouth
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Muscle, Bone and Cartilage
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Check with study contact
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Margaret Toro. Telephone (860) 679-4871. Email: mtoro@uchc.edu
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Enrolling/recruiting. For current recruitment status, please check with study contact.
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