Systemic Lupus ErythematosusPhase 2/3NCT00004795
Phase II/III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Dehydroepiandrosterone in Women With Mild to Moderate Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A Phase 2/3 study testing dehydroepiandrosterone in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by National Center for Research Resources (NCRR).
Trial summary
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of synthetic dehydroepiandrosterone (GL701) in women with prednisone-dependent systemic lupus erythematosus. II. Describe the pharmacokinetics of GL701. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- What is being tested?
- dehydroepiandrosterone
- How many people
- 190 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Aug 1994to not given
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
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 No prior participation in double-blind dehydroepiandrosterone (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 the following: Adrenocorticotropin hormone Androgens Cyclophosphamide Azathioprine Intravenous immune globulin Other immunosuppressants At least 1 month since any change in dose of concurrent nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs or hydroxychloroquine --Patient Characteristics-- No hypersensitivity to DHEA or inactive ingredient in DHEA, i.e.: Cornstarch Lactose 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
About this study
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of synthetic dehydroepiandrosterone (GL701) in women with prednisone-dependent systemic lupus erythematosus.
II. Describe the pharmacokinetics of GL701.
Read the detailed description
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind study. Patients are stratified by participating institution.
Patients are randomly assigned to 1 of 2 doses of oral dehydroepiandrosterone or placebo, administered daily for a minimum of 7 months. A prednisone taper is attempted each month in patients with stable or improving disease. Therapy continues until a successful prednisone taper is achieved and sustained for at least 2 months, or until a maximum of 9 months.
Patients are followed for 1 year after entry.
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Being tested
- dehydroepiandrosterone
- Keywords
- arthritis & connective tissue diseases, immunologic disorders and infectious disorders, rare disease, systemic lupus erythematosus
- Medical subject headings
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Arthritis, Connective Tissue Diseases, Immune System Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Rare Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
dehydroepiandrosteroneDrug
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Feb 2000 (estimated)
- Study startAug 1994
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Systemic Lupus ErythematosusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Masking
- Double blind
- Enrolment
- 190 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
- Collaborators
- Northwestern University
- Investigators
- Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, Study chair, Northwestern University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00004795
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 199/11930
- Other IDs
- NU-517
- Status last verified
- Dec 2001
- First submitted
- 24 Feb 2000
- Last updated
- 24 Jun 2005
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jun 2005. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Phase II/III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Dehydroepiandrosterone in Women With Mild to Moderate Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00004795
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 199/11930
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Keywords
- arthritis & connective tissue diseases, immunologic disorders and infectious disorders, rare disease, systemic lupus erythematosus
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 190 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)US National Institutes of Health
- Collaborators
- Northwestern University
- Study start
- Aug 1994
- First posted
- 25 Feb 2000 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of synthetic dehydroepiandrosterone (GL701) in women with prednisone-dependent systemic lupus erythematosus.
II. Describe the pharmacokinetics of GL701.
Detailed description
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind study. Patients are stratified by participating institution.
Patients are randomly assigned to 1 of 2 doses of oral dehydroepiandrosterone or placebo, administered daily for a minimum of 7 months. A prednisone taper is attempted each month in patients with stable or improving disease. Therapy continues until a successful prednisone taper is achieved and sustained for at least 2 months, or until a maximum of 9 months.
Patients are followed for 1 year after entry.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Masking
- Double blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| dehydroepiandrosterone | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Jun 2005.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman study chair
Northwestern University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2/3 study testing dehydroepiandrosterone in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by National Center for Research Resources (NCRR).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jun 2005. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jun 2005.