Sirolimus vs Corticosteroids in Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease (NCT04936854) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Sirolimus vs Corticosteroids in Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease
Norway60 participantsStarted 2023-01-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Sirolimus is more effective and burdened with less side effects than conventional treatment with corticosteroids in patients with active thyroid eye disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The participant want treatment for active thyroid eye disease and is willing to be included in the study
* Clinical diagnosis of Graves' disease associated with active TED with a Clinical Activity Score (CAS) ≥ 4 (on the 7-item scale)
* Moderate-to-severe active TED (not sight-threatening but has an appreciable impact on daily life), usually associated with one or more of the following: lid retraction ≥ 2 mm, moderate or severe soft tissue involvement, exophthalmos ≥ 3 mm above normal for race and gender, and/or inconstant or constant diplopia
* Onset of active TED symptoms (as determined by participant records) within 9 months prior to inculsion
* Participants must be euthyroid with the Graves disease under control or have mild hypo- or hyperthyroidism (defined as free thyroxine and free triiodothyronine levels \< 50% above or below the normal limits).
* Does not require immediate surgical ophthalmological intervention and is not planning corrective surgery/irradiation during the course of the study
* Diabetic participants must have well-controlled stable disease (defined as HbA1C \< 9.0% with no new diabetic medication \[oral or insulin\] or more than a 10% change in the dose of a currently prescribed diabetic medication within 60 days prior to Screening)
* Women of childbearing potential (including those with an onset of menopause \<2 years prior to Screening, non-therapy-induced amenorrhea for \<12 months prior to Screening, or not surgically steril…
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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Percentage of participants who were CAS categorical responders at week 12