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Recurrent Pregnancy LossQT-LIFENCT06652113

Effect of HCQ Combined With LT4 on LBR in Euthyroid Women With URPL and TPO-Ab

A study testing hydroxychloroquine and levothyroxine and Levothyroxine in people with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Euthyroid With Thyroid Antibodies, run by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University at 2 sites in China.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if combined treatment of levothyroxine and hydroxychloroquine would improve the live birth of euthyroid women with thyroid peroxidase antibodies and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 40 years, women only
What is being tested?
hydroxychloroquine and levothyroxine and Levothyroxine
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
796 participants
Where
2 sitesChina
Study dates
15 Nov 2024to Mar 2037
Phase
Interventional
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 20 to 40 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women with history of two or more pregnancy loss with the same male partner (including biochemical pregnancies).
  • Karyotype analyses show no pathological abnormalities in each individual of the recruited couple.
  • Women aged between 20 and 40 years old (including 20 and 40).
  • Lupus anticoagulant (LA), anticardiolipin antibody (ACA), and anti-beta2-glycoprotein I antibodies (anti-β2-GP1 Ab) tests are all negative.
  • It is confirmed by ultrasound or hysteroscopy that there are no pathological lesions that affect the morphology of the uterine cavity (such as submucosal uterine fibroids, uterine malformations).
  • TPO-Ab positive (TPO-Ab > 60 IU/mL using the Siemens kit of electrochemiluminescence method, or TPO-Ab > 34 IU/mL using the Roche kit of chemiluminescence method or other testing methods).
  • Biochemically euthyroid. TSH, free triiodothyronine (FT3), and free thyroxine (T4) are all within the reference range of corresponding laboratory testing in each research center.

Who cannot join

  • Rheumatic diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, etc.
  • Metabolic or endocrine diseases, such as diabetes.
  • Abnormal renal function: plasma creatinine level ≥130 μmol/L or abnormal liver function: alanine aminotransferase ≥80U/L or aspartate aminotransferase ≥80U/L.
  • Hypertension and malignant tumors.
  • Under treatment with glucocorticoids or immunosuppressor, including cyclosporine, azathioprine, prednisone, and methylprednisolone.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) >28kg/m2.
  • Past history of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroid malignant tumors;
  • Allergy to 4-aminoquinoline compound, or those with retinal or visual field lesions caused by 4-aminoquinoline compound.

Trial locations and contacts

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

China2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000

    Zhuoyao Mai, doctor, 020-81332233, maizhuoyaoemma@126.com

    Recruiting
  • Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120

    Hui Chen, M.D., chenhui9@mail.sysu.edu.cn

    Zhuoyao Mai, M.D., maizhy5@mail.sysu.edu.cn

    Not yet recruiting

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About this study

Official title: The Efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine Combined With Levothyroxine in Euthyroid Women With Thyroid Antibody Positive and Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss:A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if combined treatment of levothyroxine and hydroxychloroquine would improve the live birth of euthyroid women with thyroid peroxidase antibodies and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.

Researchers will compare combined treatment of levothyroxine and hydroxychloroquine to a treatment of levothyroxine alone to see if combined treatment works to improve live birth of euthyroid participants with thyroid peroxidase antibodies and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.

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Participants will:

  • Receive combined treatment of levothyroxine and hydroxychloroquine or treatment of levothyroxine alone every day at least 8 weeks before pregnancy, and continue their treatment till the end of pregnancy.
  • Visit the clinic 4 weeks and 8 weeks after their treatments, and every 12 weeks before they get pregnant for checkups and tests. During their pregnancy, they will visit the clinic before gestation of 12 weeks, and will be followed up with phone call in the second trimester and after parturition.
Read the detailed description

Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO-Ab) in euthyroid women are associated with recurrent pregnancy loss. According to 2017 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association, administration of levothyroxine (LT4) to TPO-Ab-positive euthyroid pregnant women with a prior history of loss may be considered given its potential benefits in comparison with its minimal risk. However, it is a weak recommendation with low-quality evidence. Recently published randomised clinical trials showed that administration of LT4 does not improve pregnancy outcomes of euthyroid thyroid peroxidase antibody positive women with recurrent pregnancy loss. Published data showed TPO-Ab is related to immune imbalance. Hydroxychloroquine is a widely used immune modulator even in fields of autoimmune disorders during pregnancy and lactation. Nevertheless, the effect of hydroxychloroquine combined with LT4 on live birth rate of euthyroid women with TPO-Ab and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss is unclear. Therefore, we designed a multicenter RCT to verify the study hypothesis that combined treatment of levothyroxine and hydroxychloroquine would improve the live birth rate of euthyroid women with thyroid peroxidase antibodies and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.

Being tested
hydroxychloroquine and levothyroxine, Levothyroxine
Keywords
live birth, euthyroid, thyroid peroxidase antibody, recurrent pregnancy loss

What participants receive

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

  • hydroxychloroquine and levothyroxineDrug

    Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets will be given at a total daily dose of 0.2g to 0.4g based on individual weight as described above. During the study, if TSH is higher than 4.0 mIU/L or exceeds the lower limit of the reference range of the center in the first trimester, or TSH level exceeds the normal range of the center during the second or the third trimester, subjects will be instructed to suspend the medication and visit the Department of Endocrinology.

  • LevothyroxineDrug

    Levothyroxine sodium tablets (Euthyrox, 50 μg) will be given 12.5μg ~50 μg daily based on patients' TSH levels and weights as described above. During the study, if TSH is higher than 4.0 mIU/L or exceeds the lower limit of the reference range of the center in the first trimester, or TSH level exceeds the normal range of the center during the second or the third trimester, subjects will be instructed to suspend the medication and visit the Department of Endocrinology.

Study groups in NCT06652113
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
hydroxychloroquine and levothyroxine groupExperimentalCorresponding oral treatment will be initiated after randomization and preconceptually, and continue to the end of pregnancy or until 60 weeks post-randomisation if pregnancy does not occur. Patients in the experimental group will be given a combined oral treatment of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and levothyroxine. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets will be given at a total daily dose of 0.2g to 0.4g based on individual weight: patients weighing ≤46kg take HCQ tablets 0.2g/d, patients weighing >46kg and <62kg take HCQ tablets 0.3g/d, patients weighing ≥62kg take HCQ tablets 0.4g/d. Levothyroxine sodium tablets (Euthyrox, 50 μg) will be given 12.5μg ~50 μg daily based on patients' TSH levels and weights: TSH ≥ 2.5 mIU/L, the dosage is 50 μg/d; TSH < 2.5 mIU/L, the dosage is 25 μg/d; when the patient's weight is less than 50kg, the dosage is reduced by 50%.
Receives: Drug: hydroxychloroquine and levothyroxine
levothyroxine groupOtherCorresponding oral treatment will be initiated after randomization and preconceptually, and continued to the end of any pregnancy or until 60 weeks post-randomisation if pregnancy does not occur. Patients assigned in the control group will be given levothyroxine daily. Levothyroxine sodium tablets will be given 12.5μg ~50 μg daily based on patients' TSH levels and weights: TSH ≥ 2.5 mIU/L, the dosage is 50 μg/d; TSH < 2.5 mIU/L, the dosage is 25 μg/d; when the patient's weight is less than 50kg, the dosage is reduced by 50%.
Receives: Drug: Levothyroxine

What is being measured

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

  1. Birth of a living child beyond 28 weeks

    The primary outcome is the proportion of women with a live birth at or beyond 28 completed weeks. This proportion will be calculated with the denominator totalling all women randomised, and the numerator (i.e., treatment successes) totalling women who conceive within 60 weeks of randomisation and go on to give live birth at or beyond 28 weeks gestation.

    Measured: After birth, within 24 months after randomization

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Clinical pregnancy at 5 to 8 weeks

    It is the proportion of women with a cardiac activity confirmed by ultrasound during 5 to 8 weeks of gestation. This proportion will be calculated with the denominator totalling all women randomised, and the numerator totalling women who have clinical pregnancy within 60 weeks of randomisation.

    Measured: At 5-8 weeks of pregnancy

  2. Miscarriage <28 weeks

    Miscarriage that occurs less than 28 weeks of gestation

    Measured: At 28 weeks of pregnancy

  3. Gestation at miscarriage, weeks

    Gestation at miscarriage, weeks

    Measured: After the time of miscarriage, within 24 months after eligibility

  4. On-going pregnancy at 12 weeks

    On-going pregnancy at 12 weeks

    Measured: At 12 weeks of pregnancy

  5. Gestation at delivery >34 weeks/>37 weeks

    Number of women who have a delivery at least 34 weeks of gestation. Number of women who have a delivery at least 37 weeks of gestation.

    Measured: After birth, within 24 months after eligibility

  6. Gestation at delivery, weeks

    Gestation at delivery, weeks

    Measured: After birth, within 24 months after eligibility

  7. Birth weight, grams

    Birth weight, grams

    Measured: At birth, within 24 months after eligibility

  8. APGAR score at 1 minute/5 minutes

    APGAR score at 1 minute/5 minutes of the neonates.

    Measured: After birth, within 24 months after eligibility

  9. birth defects

    Birth defects of the neonates.

    Measured: At or short after birth, within 24 months after eligibility

  10. Maternal antenatal complications,intrapartum complications,maternal postnatal complications

    Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, placental abruption, polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, fetal growth restriction, postpartum hemorrhage and so on.

    Measured: up to birth/immediately after delivery

  11. Time to pregnancy.

    It refers to the time interval from patients trying to prepare for pregnancy (after 8 weeks of medication) to successful pregnancy (intrauterine pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound).

    Measured: At 5-8 weeks of pregnancy

  12. live birth rate after at least 28 weeks of gestation among pregnant patients

    It is the proportion of women with a live birth at or beyond 28 of completed weeks. This proportion will be calculated with the denominator totalling all women who have clinical pregnancy within 60 weeks of randomisation, and the numerator totalling women who have a live birth at or beyond 28 of completed weeks.

    Measured: After birth, within 24 months after randomization

Timeline

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

  1. First posted22 Oct 2024
  2. Study start15 Nov 2024
  3. Primary completionMar 2035 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMar 2037 (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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
open-labeled multicenter randomized clinical trial
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
796 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06652113
Sponsor's protocol ID
SYSKY-2024-342-01
Acronym
QT-LIFE
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
25 Jun 2024
Last updated
30 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing hydroxychloroquine and levothyroxine and Levothyroxine in people with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Euthyroid With Thyroid Antibodies, run by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University at 2 sites in China.

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 7 inclusion and 8 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 30 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in China. 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.

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?

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Birth of a living child beyond 28 weeks (time frame: After birth, within 24 months after randomization). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

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 30 Sep 2026.

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