Clinical trials: Glucocorticoids
Colitis, Ulcerative
The Efficacy and Safety of Cobitolimod (Kappaproct®) in Chronic Active Treatment Refractory Ulcerative Colitis Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if cobitolimod (former called Kappaproct®) is effective in the treatment of chronic active ulcerative colitis patients not responding to available therapy.
- Trial name
- COLLECT (NCT01493960)
- Testing
- Cobitolimod
- Where
- 37 sites in Czechia, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- InDex Pharmaceuticals
Prostate Neoplasms
An Safety and Efficacy Study of Abiraterone Acetate in Participants With Advanced Prostate Cancer Who Failed Androgen Deprivation and Docetaxel-Based Chemotherapy
The purpose of this study is to assess the anti-tumor activities and safety of abiraterone acetate in participants with prostate cancer (a disease in which cells in the prostate gland [a gland in the male reproductive system…
- Trial name
- NCT00474383
- Testing
- Abiraterone acetate, Glucocorticoid
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Cougar Biotechnology, Inc.
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Ublituximab for Acute Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Relapses
Ublituximab (also known as LFB-R603) is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to the trans-membrane antigen CD20. The binding induces immune response that causes lysis of B cells.
- Trial name
- NCT02276963
- Testing
- Ublituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dexamethasone, Glucocorticoids
High vs Low Dose Dexamethasone on Complications in the Immediate Postoperative Phase After Mastectomy
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a single preoperative high-dose steroid injection on complications in the immediate postoperative phase after breast cancer surgery, with removal of the breast (mastectomy).
- Conditions
- Dexamethasone, Glucocorticoids, Mastectomy, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- DEX-MAS (NCT03125941)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen
Comparison of Cortisol Pump With Standard Treatment for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder of the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is located in the abdomen and produces small amounts of hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Trial name
- NCT01859312
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone (Solucortef), Insulin pump (Medtronic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Osteoporosis
Denosumab (DMAB) Discontinuation And Switching In Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (GIOP): A Pilot Study
Investigators will test the hypothesis that an increase in bone turnover markers (e.g. carboxy-terminal collagen crosslinks (CTX) and P1NP) in patients currently taking chronic glucocorticoids will be attenuated more in those who…
- Trial name
- NCT04177940
- Testing
- DMAB Discontinuation and Switching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Distal Radius Fracture
Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration in the Treatment of Adult Distal Radius Fractures
The purpose of this investigation is to compare functional outcome measures and range of motion for patients receiving glucocorticoid (GC) injections versus those not receiving GCs for the treatment of distal radius fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT03898154
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- C. Liam Dwyer
Graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD)
Study of Ruxolitinib in Sclerotic Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease After Failure of Systemic Glucocorticoids
The primary objective of the study is to examine the efficacy of ruxolitinib in patients with sclerotic chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
- Trial name
- NCT03616184
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Cushing Syndrome
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Relacorilant in Patients With Endogenous Cushing Syndrome
This is a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized-withdrawal study to assess the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of relacorilant in patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome and concurrent type 2 diabetes…
- Trial name
- GRACE (NCT03697109)
- Testing
- Relacorilant
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Austria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Corcept Therapeutics
Elbow Fracture
Steroid Administration for Articular Fractures of the Elbow (SAFE Trial)
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if perioperative glucocorticoid administration (IV intra-operative followed by a post-operative oral taper course) improves post-operative range of motion in a patient population…
- Trial name
- SAFE (NCT04738318)
- Testing
- Glucocorticoids, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Graves Ophthalmopathy
Glucocorticoids and Bone in Graves' Ophthalmopathy
Continuous use of systemic glucocorticoids decreases bone mineral density and increases fracture risk. Graves' orbitopathy is treated with weekly infusion of high-dose intravenous glucocorticoid.
- Trial name
- NCT03122847
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Torben Harsløf
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs), Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
SOFEED: Six Food vs. One Food Eosinophilic Esophagitis Diet Study
The purpose of this interventional study is to test and compare the effectiveness of two elimination diets-the 1-food elimination diet (1FED, milk only) and the 6-food elimination diet (6FED, milk, egg, wheat, soy, tree…
- Trial name
- SOFEED (NCT02778867)
- Testing
- 1 Food Elimination Diet Therapy, 6 Food Elimination Diet Therapy, 6 Food Elimination Diet (after 1FED failure)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Intervention Trial-1 Food vs. 4 Food Elimination Diet Followed by Swallowed Glucocorticoids
The purpose of this interventional study is to test and compare the effectiveness of two elimination diets-the 1-food elimination diet (1FED, milk only) and the 4-food elimination diet (4FED, milk, egg, wheat, and soy) for…
- Trial name
- NCT02610816
- Testing
- 1 Food Elimination Diet, 4 Food Elimination Diet, 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Study of Relacorilant in Combination With Nab-Paclitaxel in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
This is a Phase 3, open-label study to evaluate the objective response rate (ORR), in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) treated with relacorilant in combination with nab-paclitaxel, according to…
- Trial name
- RELIANT (NCT04329949)
- Testing
- Relacorilant, 100 mg and 25 mg, Nab-paclitaxel
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Corcept Therapeutics
Normal Physiology
Genomic Responses of Human Immune and Non-Immune Cells to Glucocorticoids
Background: The immune system defends the body against bacteria and other harmful invaders. But it can overact and attack healthy cells by mistake.
- Trial name
- NCT02798523
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone sodium succinate(Solu-Medrol), Topical methylprednisolone (Advantan emulsion 0 /1%)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Acute GvHD
Exploratory Safety Study of ALD518 in Subjects With Steroid-refractory Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safe and tolerable, biologically active, and potentially effective doses(s) of ALD518 in subjects with acute GVHD, who have failed to respond to glucocorticosteroids, for further…
- Trial name
- ALD518-010 (NCT01530256)
- Testing
- ALD518
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- CSL Behring
Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Recurrent Fallopian Tube Carcinoma
Study of Relacorilant in Combination With Nab-Paclitaxel for Patients With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
This is a Phase 2, open-label, randomized, 3-arm study to evaluate progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with recurrent platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer treated with intermittent or…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Recurrent Fallopian Tube Carcinoma, Recurrent Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03776812
- Testing
- Relacorilant, Nab-paclitaxel
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Belgium and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Corcept Therapeutics
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance
Efficacy of Mifepristone in Males With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial examining the efficacy and safety of mifepristone 600 mg daily in male subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus, not associated with Cushing's syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03052400
- Testing
- Mifepristone 600 mg daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Pre-diabetes, Impaired Fasting Glucose
Effect of Sitagliptin on Short-Term Metabolic Dysregulation of Oral Glucocorticoid Therapy
The investigators hypothesize that sitagliptin will significantly reduce impairments in insulin secretion and insulin resistance resulting from short-term oral glucocorticoid therapy.
- Conditions
- Pre-diabetes, Impaired Fasting Glucose, Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Trial name
- NCT01488279
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 2.5 mg and Sitagliptin 100 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
A Study to Evaluate the Change in Disease State and Adverse Events in Adult Participants With Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Dependent on Glucocorticoid Treatment, Receiving Subcutaneous Injections of ABBV-154
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disease causing shoulder, hip, and neck pain and stiffness, in adults aged 50 years or older.
- Trial name
- AIM-PMR (NCT04972968)
- Testing
- ABBV-154, Glucocorticoid
- Where
- 117 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie