๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-03

Loratadine for the Prevention of G-CSF-related Bone Pain (NCT05421416)

Loratadine for the Prevention of Bone Pain Caused by Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) During Stem Cell Mobilization

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The research question for the current study is: Is loratadine more effective than placebo in preventing G-CSF-related bone pain during autologous hematopoetic stem cell transplant in patients with lymphoma or multiple myeloma? The hypothesis is that prophylaxis with loratadine will help prevent or reduce the severity of bone pain in this setting.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cross Cancer Institute โ€” Edmonton, Alberta

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Cross Cancer Institute โ€” Edmonton, Alberta

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (780) 432-8757

Email: Michael.Chu@ahs.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—