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Thyroid Associated OphthalmopathyPhase 3NCT06392906

Orbital Radiotherapy in Grave's Ophthalmopathy 1 Week vs 2 Weeks (OraGO-1 Trial)

A Phase 3 study testing Short course radiation therapy and Standard course radiation therapy in people with Thyroid Associated Ophthalmopathy, run by Janjira Petsuksiri at 1 site in Thailand.

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Trial summary

Thyroid ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease or Graves' ophthalmopathy, is a condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the tissues around the eyes, often accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Thyroid Associated Ophthalmopathy
What is being tested?
Short course radiation therapy and Standard course radiation therapy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
68 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
11 Jul 2024to 31 Oct 2028
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient with active moderate to severe thyroid eye disease with a CAS > 4 with/ without diplopia before starting IVMP
  • Patient with poor response to 3 doses of IVMP (CAS drop < 1) หรือ CAS score > 3 after 3 doses of IVMP
  • Patients with diplopia after 3 doses of IVMP
  • Patients with Graves' Ophthalmopathy who have maintained euthyroidism
  • Non-pregnant adults (aged 35 years or older)

Who cannot join

  • Individuals with severe hypertension or diabetic retinopathy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Janjira Petsuksiri, M.D. contact

66919966662

janjira.pet@mahidol.ac.th

Wajana Thaweerat, M.D. contact

66941499212

wajana.thaweerat@gmail.com

Thailand1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University

    Bangkok Noi, 10700

    Janjira Petsuksiri, M.D., 66919966662, janjira.pet@mahidol.ac.th

    Wajana Thaweerat, M.D., 66941499212, wajana.thaweerat@gmail.com

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About this study

Official title: Orbital Radiotherapy in Grave's Ophthalmopathy 1 Week vs 2 Weeks: A Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial (OraGO-1 Trial)

Thyroid ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease or Graves' ophthalmopathy, is a condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the tissues around the eyes, often accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs. This condition can lead to significant discomfort, visual disturbances, and in severe cases, permanent vision loss.

Primary treatment modalities are intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) and other medications for patients with moderate to severe and active thyroid eye disease. In addition, external beam radiation therapy (ERT) is an another treatment option in combination with IVMP.

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Radiation therapy delivers targeted doses of ionizing radiation to the affected orbital tissues, effectively reducing inflammation. This approach is particularly beneficial for patients who may not respond adequately to steroid therapy alone or those who experience recurrent disease flares.

This study will test the efficacy of a shortened treatment regimen comprising 5 sessions of ERT to a standard protocol of 10 treatments. The primary aim is to ascertain the effectiveness of shorted radiation treatment while improving patients' quality of life.

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The research methodology of this study involves comparing the standard protocol of 10 radiation treatments with a modified approach comprising 5 treatments of daily External Beam Radiation Therapy (ERT).

The primary objective of this investigation is to assess whether reducing the number of radiation treatments while maintaining the effectiveness of the therapy can lead to improvements in the quality of life for patients with thyroid ophthalmopathy.

By comparing these two treatment regimens, researchers aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the abbreviated radiation schedule in managing the symptoms and progression of the disease.

Participants enrolled in the study will be randomized into two groups: one receiving the standard 10 treatments and the other receiving the modified 5-treatment regimen of daily ERT. Throughout the study period, participants will undergo comprehensive assessments to monitor changes in symptoms, vision, and quality of life. These evaluations will include ophthalmic examinations, imaging studies, and patient-reported outcome measures to capture both objective and subjective measures of treatment response.

Being tested
Short course radiation therapy, Standard course radiation therapy
Keywords
radiation therapy
Medical subject headings
Graves Ophthalmopathy

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Short course radiation therapyRadiation

    Also called 10 Gy in 5 fractions of radiation therapy

    5 daily radiation treatments

  • Standard course radiation therapyRadiation

    Also called 20 Gy in 10 fractions of radiation therapy

    10 daily radiation treatments

Study groups in NCT06392906
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1 week external beam radiation therapyExperimental10 Gy in 5 fractions of external beam radiation therapy
Receives: Radiation: Short course radiation therapy
2 week external beam radiation therapyActive comparator20 Gy in 10 fractions of standard fraction external beam radiation therapy
Receives: Radiation: Standard course radiation therapy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Clinical Activity Score (CAS) change

    To evaluate the non-inferiority of outcomes in terms of the patient's proportion of converting from active (CAS > 4) to inactive eye disease (CAS <3) with CAS drop > 2 points, following orbital radiotherapy in combination with IVMP, comparing standard and reduced-dose orbital radiotherapy

    CAS score range from 1-7, initially and range from 1-10 at 1-3 months follow-up period. Higher CAS scores represented worse outcomes.

    Measured: 6 months after initiation of IVMP

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. muscle and retrobulbar fat volume change

    To compare the change in volume of extra-ocular muscles and retro bulbar fat after orbital radiotherapy, comparing standard with reduced-dose orbital radiotherapy

    Measured: 6 months after initiation of IVMP

  2. change in diplopia

    To compare the difference in prism deviation in primary gaze after standard and reduced-dose orbital radiotherapy

    Measured: 6 months after initiation of IVMP

  3. change in quality of life

    To compare the difference in Graves' ophthalmopathy quality of life (GO-QOL) scores (Thai version) between standard and reduced-dose orbital radiotherapy. The total QOL scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating a better health status.

    Measured: 6 months after initiation of IVMP

  4. Radiation toxicities

    To compare the summation of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) toxicity scores (including dry eye, eye pain, keratitis, eyelid, conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, cornea, iris and skin toxicities) after standard and reduced-dose orbital radiotherapy. The RTOG gradings range from grade 0 to grade 4 in each item. The total toxicity scores range from 0-34, with a higher score indicating more severe side effects.

    Measured: 6 months after initiation of IVMP

  5. Visual acuity (VA)

    -To compare the differences in visual acuity (logMAR) change after standard and reduced-dose orbital radiotherapy

    Measured: 6 months after initiation of IVMP

  6. Visual field (VF)

    • To compare the differences of Humphrey's visual field (mean deviation) change after standard and reduced-dose orbital radiotherapy

    Measured: 6 months after initiation of IVMP

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 May 2024
  2. Study start11 Jul 2024
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Oct 2028 (estimated)

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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
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Phase 2 randomized control trial comparing between standard radiation therapy arm (20 Gy in 10 fractions) and experimental radiation therapy arm (10 Gy in 5 fractions)
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
68 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06392906
Sponsor's protocol ID
SI208/2024
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
30 Mar 2024
Last updated
4 Dec 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Individual Participant Data (IPD) may include sensitive information about participants, such as medical history or demographic details, particularly regarding their quality of life. Sharing IPD will be conducted in accordance with Siriraj Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations for personal data protection."

Publications

  • Hoang TD, Stocker DJ, Chou EL, Burch HB. 2022 Update on Clinical Management of Graves Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2022 Jun;51(2):287-304. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2021.12.004. Epub 2022 May 11.

    PubMed 35662442
  • San Miguel I, Arenas M, Carmona R, Rutllan J, Medina-Rivero F, Lara P. Review of the treatment of Graves' ophthalmopathy: The role of the new radiation techniques. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2018 Apr-Jun;32(2):139-145. doi: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2017.09.003. Epub 2017 Sep 21.

    PubMed 29942184
  • Bartalena L, Kahaly GJ, Baldeschi L, Dayan CM, Eckstein A, Marcocci C, Marino M, Vaidya B, Wiersinga WM; EUGOGO dagger. The 2021 European Group on Graves' orbitopathy (EUGOGO) clinical practice guidelines for the medical management of Graves' orbitopathy. Eur J Endocrinol. 2021 Aug 27;185(4):G43-G67. doi: 10.1530/EJE-21-0479.

    PubMed 34297684
  • Marcocci C, Bartalena L, Bogazzi F, Bruno-Bossio G, Lepri A, Pinchera A. Orbital radiotherapy combined with high dose systemic glucocorticoids for Graves' ophthalmopathy is more effective than radiotherapy alone: results of a prospective randomized study. J Endocrinol Invest. 1991 Nov;14(10):853-60. doi: 10.1007/BF03347943.

    PubMed 1802923
  • Torres Royo L, Antelo Redondo G, Arquez Pianetta M, Arenas Prat M. Low-Dose radiation therapy for benign pathologies. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother. 2020 Mar-Apr;25(2):250-254. doi: 10.1016/j.rpor.2020.02.004. Epub 2020 Feb 22.

    PubMed 32140081
  • Abdus-Salam AA, Olabumuyi AA, Jimoh MA, Folorunso SA, Orekoya AA. The role of radiation treatment in the management of inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions: a revisit. Radiat Oncol J. 2020 Sep;38(3):151-161. doi: 10.3857/roj.2020.00178. Epub 2020 Jun 18.

    PubMed 33012142
  • Weissmann T, Lettmaier S, Donaubauer AJ, Bert C, Schmidt M, Kruse F, Ott O, Hecht M, Fietkau R, Frey B, Putz F. Low- vs. high-dose radiotherapy in Graves' ophthalmopathy: a retrospective comparison of long-term results. Strahlenther Onkol. 2021 Oct;197(10):885-894. doi: 10.1007/s00066-021-01770-9. Epub 2021 Apr 16.

    PubMed 33860819
  • Johnson KT, Wittig A, Loesch C, Esser J, Sauerwein W, Eckstein AK. A retrospective study on the efficacy of total absorbed orbital doses of 12, 16 and 20 Gy combined with systemic steroid treatment in patients with Graves' orbitopathy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2010 Jan;248(1):103-9. doi: 10.1007/s00417-009-1214-3. Epub 2009 Oct 29.

    PubMed 19865824
  • Kahaly GJ, Rosler HP, Pitz S, Hommel G. Low- versus high-dose radiotherapy for Graves' ophthalmopathy: a randomized, single blind trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2000 Jan;85(1):102-8. doi: 10.1210/jcem.85.1.6257.

    PubMed 10634372
  • Kim M, Chang JH, Lee NK. Quantitative analysis of extraocular muscle volume and exophthalmos reduction after radiation therapy to treat Graves' ophthalmopathy: A pilot study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar;31(2):340-345. doi: 10.1177/1120672119873841. Epub 2019 Sep 9.

    PubMed 31496266
  • Lumyongsatien M, Keeratidamkerngsakul B, Pornpanich K, Vangveeravong S, Saonanon P, Wiwatwongwana D, Mahaisavariya P, Aryasit O, Pongpirul K. Development and psychometric properties of the Thai Graves' ophthalmopathy quality of life (GO-QOL) questionnaire. J Patient Rep Outcomes. 2019 Dec 31;4(1):1. doi: 10.1186/s41687-019-0164-8.

    PubMed 31893319

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Short course radiation therapy and Standard course radiation therapy in people with Thyroid Associated Ophthalmopathy, run by Janjira Petsuksiri at 1 site in Thailand.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Dec 2024. 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 Thailand. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Janjira Petsuksiri, M.D. (66919966662, janjira.pet@mahidol.ac.th), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Clinical Activity Score (CAS) change (time frame: 6 months after initiation of IVMP). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06392906, which also lists 11 linked publications.

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 4 Dec 2024.

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