UveitisPhase 3NCT00012506
The Safety and Efficacy of a Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Fusion Protein on Uveitis Associated With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Phase 3 study testing TNFR:Fc in people with Uveitis and Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid, run by National Eye Institute (NEI) at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of the drug Enbrel (TNFR:Fc) to treat uveitis (eye inflammation) in patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 2 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Uveitis, Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- What is being tested?
- TNFR:Fc
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Phase 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 2 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Must meet American College of Rheumatology Criteria for JRA.
Must have active anterior uveitis defined as the presence of inflammatory cells (Grade 1+ or higher) in the anterior chamber of at least one eye or the current use of topical corticosteroids to control exacerbation of disease at a frequency of TID or higher.
Age between 2 and 18 years, inclusive.
Ability to undergo slit lamp biomicroscopy for assessment of anterior chamber cells.
Ability to comply with study requirements.
Be up to date on all recommended childhood immunizations.
Using current arthritis regimen for at least 8 weeks prior to enrollment.
No media opacity that precludes assessment of anterior chamber inflammation.
No periocular injection of corticosteroids within 2 months of baseline, or used a systemic experimental therapy within one month of baseline evaluation.
Not currently receiving disease modifying antirheumatic therapy (DMARD), with the exception of prednisone at a dose no greater than 1.0 mg/kg/day, or methotrexate at a dose no greater than 15 mg/m(2)/week.
No active eye or joint inflammation requiring immediate addition or increase in systemic anti-inflammatory medications.
No females who are pregnant or lactating.
No refusal to use contraception during the study and 6 months after termination of active study therapy, if child-bearing or fathering potential exists.
No use of Latanoprost within two weeks prior to enrollment, or have a current or likely need for Latanoprost during the course of the study.
No hypersensitivity to fluorescein dye.
No active serious infections or history of recurring serious infections.
No evidence of spondyloarthropathy or entheseopathy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
Susan H Smith, 391-435-4559, smithsmith@intra.nei.nih.gov
Janine A Smith, M.D.
About this study
This study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of the drug Enbrel (TNFR:Fc) to treat uveitis (eye inflammation) in patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Read the detailed description
In other studies, TNFR:Fc significantly reduced joint pain and swelling in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and the Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug for that use. Because medicines for arthritis often help patients with eye inflammation, this study will examine whether TNFR:Fc can help patients with uveitis.
Patients with uveitis who are not responding well to standard treatment, such as steroids, and patients who have side effects from other medicines used to treat their uveitis or have refused treatment because of possible side effects may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with a medical history, physical examination, and eye examination. The eye exam includes a check of vision and eye pressure, examination of the back of the eye (retina), and front of the eye, including measurements of protein and inflammation. Candidates will also undergo fluorescein angiography-a procedure in which photographs are taken of the retina to see if there is any leakage in the eye's blood vessels. A blood test and joint evaluation will also be done.
Study participants will be given an injection of TNFR:Fc twice a week for up to 12 months and may continue other medicines they may be taking, such as prednisone or methotrexate. They will have follow-up examinations at week two and months one, two, three and four. Those who wish to continue treatment after the fourth month can receive the drug for another eight months and will have follow-up exams at months six, nine and 12, and one month after treatment ends. Each follow-up visit will include a repeat of the screening exams and an evaluation of side effects or discomfort from the medicine.
- Conditions
- Uveitis, Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- Being tested
- TNFR:Fc
- Medical subject headings
- Uveitis, Arthritis, Juvenile
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
TNFR:FcDrug
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Mar 2001 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for UveitisStudies 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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00012506
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NEI-82
- Status last verified
- Mar 2001
- First submitted
- 10 Mar 2001
- 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
- The Safety and Efficacy of a Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Fusion Protein on Uveitis Associated With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00012506
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NEI-82
- Conditions
- Uveitis, Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Lead sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)US National Institutes of Health
- First posted
- 12 Mar 2001 (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.
This study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of the drug Enbrel (TNFR:Fc) to treat uveitis (eye inflammation) in patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Detailed description
In other studies, TNFR:Fc significantly reduced joint pain and swelling in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and the Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug for that use. Because medicines for arthritis often help patients with eye inflammation, this study will examine whether TNFR:Fc can help patients with uveitis.
Patients with uveitis who are not responding well to standard treatment, such as steroids, and patients who have side effects from other medicines used to treat their uveitis or have refused treatment because of possible side effects may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with a medical history, physical examination, and eye examination. The eye exam includes a check of vision and eye pressure, examination of the back of the eye (retina), and front of the eye, including measurements of protein and inflammation. Candidates will also undergo fluorescein angiography-a procedure in which photographs are taken of the retina to see if there is any leakage in the eye's blood vessels. A blood test and joint evaluation will also be done.
Study participants will be given an injection of TNFR:Fc twice a week for up to 12 months and may continue other medicines they may be taking, such as prednisone or methotrexate. They will have follow-up examinations at week two and months one, two, three and four. Those who wish to continue treatment after the fourth month can receive the drug for another eight months and will have follow-up exams at months six, nine and 12, and one month after treatment ends. Each follow-up visit will include a repeat of the screening exams and an evaluation of side effects or discomfort from the medicine.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 2 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TNFR:Fc | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing TNFR:Fc in people with Uveitis and Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid, run by National Eye Institute (NEI) at 1 site in United States.
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: status not confirmed, 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.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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 phase mean?
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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
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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.