Bone Loss after Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Pilot Study on the Use of Zoledronic Acid. (10th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hausmann, Andreas; Hill, Wolfgang; Stemmler, Hans Joachim; Ledderose, Georg; Baur-Melnyk, Andrea; Fritsch, Susanne; Ullmann, Johanna; Kolb, Hans-Jochem; Geiger, Sandra; Tischer, Johanna
• Other Names: Picci Piero Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Chemotherapy research and practice. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-04-10
• Subjects: Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; Drug Therapy; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Chemotherapy; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 615.58
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/858590
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-2107

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . Bone loss is a common phenomenon following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). The study aimed on tolerance and efficacy of zoledronic acid (ZA) in patients after allo-HSCT. Methods. 40 patients' with osteoporosis or osteopenia were recruited on this phase II study. ZA was given at a dose of 4 mg IV every 3 months for 2 years (yrs). BMD was determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (LS lumbar spine, FH femur hip). Patients were evaluated for deoxypyridinoline (Dpd) and calcium excretion by longitudinal measurements. Results . 36 patients who had received at least 3 doses of ZA were evaluable. 26 patients had at least two BMD measurements since baseline (BMD group). Among these patients, BMD increased from 0.97 ± 0.15 to 1.10 ± 0.18 g/cm² (LS baseline—2 yrs, Δ + 11.6 ± 6.0 %, P < 0.001 ) and from 0.82 ± 0.10 to 0.91 ± 0.10 g/cm ² (FH baseline—2 yrs, Δ + 7.5 ± 7.0 %, P < 0.001 ). Factors associated with an increase in BMD were younger age, female donor sex, and immunosuppression with CSA/MTX. Conclusion . ZA was generally well tolerated; it increases BMD and reduces Dpd excretion significantly in patients with bone loss after allo-HSCT.