COLA: A Pilot Clinical Trial of COX-2 Inhibition in LAM and TSC (NCT02484664) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
COLA: A Pilot Clinical Trial of COX-2 Inhibition in LAM and TSC
United States12 participantsStarted 2016-06-15
Plain-language summary
The investigators will perform a two-center phase I trial of celecoxib (COX-2 inhibitor) administered at 200mg by mouth daily for 6 months. Up to 12 adult women with LAM will be recruited (between 4-8 at each site). The Specific Aims are:
Aim 1: To investigate whether, in LAM patients, celecoxib is safe and well tolerated, and has evidence of clinical benefit.
Aim 2: To investigate the potential value of a novel biomarker of LAM, quantitative measurement of the number of TSC2 mutant LAM cells per ml of blood, to assess disease severity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female of age 18 to 69
* Ability to give informed consent
* Definite diagnosis of LAM Typical cystic change on CT scan of the chest plus one of the following i) biopsy or cytology of any tissue demonstrating LAM, ii) angiomyolipoma, chylothorax, clinical or genetic diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis, iii) serum VEGF-D \> 800pg/ml
* post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second ≥ 70% of predicted and DLCO ≥ 70% predicted during baseline visit.
* Women of childbearing potential must agree to use two forms of barrier contraception after screening visit, for the duration of study participation and for 30 days after last dose.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of intolerance to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
* History of current regular use (daily most days of the week) of NSAIDs
* History of use of rapamycin or everolimus
* Uncontrolled intercurrent illness
* Pregnant, breast feeding or planning to become pregnant in the next 2 years
* Significant hematological (platelet count \<100.000/µl or hepatic abnormalities (Liver function tests \>2 times normal).
* Use of an investigational drug within 30 days of study start
* Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits
* Inability to give informed consent
* Inability to perform spirometry
* Creatinine \> 1.0 mg/dl or eGFR \< 60 ml/min
* Pneumothorax within past 8 weeks
* History of malignancy in the last 2 years other than basal cell skin cancer
* Use of estrogen containing medication within…
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?
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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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Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability