Efficacy and Safety of Oral Bosentan in Pulmonary Fibrosis Associated With Scleroderma (NCT00070590) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2/3
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Bosentan in Pulmonary Fibrosis Associated With Scleroderma
132 participantsStarted 2003-07
Plain-language summary
Clinical and experimental studies suggest that bosentan could delay the progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc), a condition for which no established efficacious treatment is available. The present trial investigates a possible use of oral bosentan, which is currently approved for the treatment of symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) WHO Class III and IV, to a new category of patients suffering from ILD associated with SSc.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Main inclusion criteria:
* Systemic Sclerosis diffuse or limited
* Significant Interstitial Lung Disease on HRCTscan
* DLco \< 80% predicted
* Dyspnea on exertion
* Walk not limited by musculoskeletal reasons
Main exclusion criteria:
* Interstitial Lung Disease due to other conditions than SSc
* End stage restrictive or obstructive lung disease
* Severe cardiac or renal diseases
* Significant pulmonary arterial hypertension
* Smoker (\> 5cig./day)
* Treatment with immunosuppressive, antifibrotic drugs, high dose corticosteroids (within 4 weeks of randomization)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from baseline to End-of-Study in 6-minute walk distance.