Use of Thalidomide in Chronic Uveitis

December 3, 2007 updated by: University of Cincinnati
This research study is for patients that have been diagnosed with chronic uveitis, a disease that causes inflammation in the eye. Patients are currently being treated with Remicade, Humira, Methotrexate and or similar chemotherapy type drugs to control this inflammation. Despite these medications, patients still have inflammation in their eyes. Patients are being asked to add an additional drug, thalidomide.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Patients will be in the study for approximately 24 weeks. The visits are at screening, baseline (week 0), and weeks 4,8,12, and 24.

The purpose of this research study is to see if Thalidomide is safe and effective in the treatment of patients with chronic inflammation in their eyes. Thalidomide is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a leprosy skin condition, erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). The drug works in many different ways, including as an anti-inflammation drug. Therefore, it is thought that this drug might be able to improve symptoms and lung function. At this time, the drug is not approved for use for uveitis.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

15

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45267-0565
        • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

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

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • You are being asked to take part in this research study because you have been diagnosed with chronic uveitis, a disease that causes inflammation in the eye. You are currently being treated with Remicade, Humira, Methotrexate and or similar chemotherapy type drugs to control this inflammation. Despite these medications, you still have inflammation in your eyes. You are being asked to add an additional drug, thalidomide.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • You will not participate in this research study if any of the following apply to you:

    • Pregnant
    • If you are a man or woman not willing to take adequate birth control measures comply with FDA-mandated S.T.E.P.S.â program. .
    • If you are a breast feeding woman
    • If you have a significant peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in your hands or feet)
    • Have had a recent blood clot in your leg or lungs
    • If you are currently receiving biphosphonates such as zoledronic acid (fosamax)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Need for corticosteroids to control eyes
Global assessment of ocular status

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Toxicity

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Cincinnati

Collaborators

Celgene Corporation

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Robert P Baughman, MD, Professor of Medicine

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 12, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 12, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

April 14, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 6, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 3, 2007

Last Verified

December 1, 2007

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 03-08-28-05

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