Graves' orbitopathy MedDRA version: 9.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10065624 Term: Graves-Basedow disease
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Euthyroidism for at least 2 months with antithyroid drugs or following thyroidectomy, or 6 months following radioiodine administration 2.Active GO: Clinical Activity Score, CAS = 3 out of 7 3.Moderately severe GO: at least one of the following signs: -Moderate to severe active soft tissue involvement, also according to color atlas evaluation -Proptosis = 22 mm -Eye muscle involvement with mono-ocular ductions in any direction of gaze of less than 30° or evident dismotility -Diplopia according to Gorman score of grades a-c 4.No previous immunosuppressive treatment for GO 5.Age: 18-75 years 6.Effective method of contraception during the whole trial and at least six weeks after last intake of trial drugs Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.CAS <3 2.Optic neuropathy 3.Pregnancy, breast-feeding women 4.No informed consent 5.Acute or chronic viral hepatitis 6.Relevant Malignancy 7.Chronic renal failure (GFR < 30) 8.Corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents within last 3 months 9.Recent history of alcoholism or drug abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: - Response rate at week 12: comparison of the combination treatment vs. steroid monotherapy - Relapse rate at weeks 24 and 36 in both groups;Secondary Objective: - Safty of the combination treatment Mycophenolate Sodium + Methylprednisolone i.v.;Primary end point(s): - Response rate at week 12: comparison of the combination treatment vs. steroid monotherapy - Relapse rate at weeks 24 and 36 in both groups | — |
Countries
Germany