Phase II Study of Long-Term Dehydroepiandrosterone for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate the long-term safety and tolerance of a synthetic formulation of dehydroepiandrosterone, GL701, in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who have completed a prior GL701 protocol.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Patients receive daily oral dehydroepiandrosterone for 12 months. The dose is adjusted based on disease activity and tolerance of treatment.

Patients are followed every 3 months.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

20

Phase

  • Phase 2

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

--Disease Characteristics-- Systemic lupus erythematosus by American College of Rheumatology criteria Mild to moderate disease characterized as follows: Prednisone dose (or equivalent) 10 to 30 mg/day No daily dose 1 mg/kg or greater No alternate-day regimen Failed prednisone taper in last 12 months and dose stable for at least 6 weeks prior to entry OR No attempt to taper in last 12 months and dose stable for at least 3 months prior to entry Prior completion of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) study required No prior participation in double-blind DHEA study at Stanford University --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- No concurrent immunosuppressants No concurrent participation in other clinical studies No investigational agents within the longer of 30 days or 10 half-lives of the agent At least 3 months since immunosuppressants, including: Adrenocorticotropin hormone Androgens Cyclophosphamide Azathioprine Intravenous immune globulin At least 1 month since change in dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or hydroxychloroquine --Patient Characteristics-- Age: 18 and over Sex: Female only Performance status: Not specified Other: No hypersensitivity to DHEA or inactive ingredient in GL701 formulation, i.e., cornstarch, lactose, or magnesium stearate No condition that would prevent adequate compliance with study No history of breast cancer or reproductive tract malignancy Negative pregnancy test required within 2 weeks prior to entry Reliable contraception required of fertile women No estrogen-containing oral contraceptive

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

Northwestern University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, Northwestern University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 1995

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

February 25, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

December 1, 2001

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/11935
  • NU-552

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