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Theophylline for Treatment of Pseudohypoparathyroidism

Open-Label Extension Study of Theophylline for Treatment of Pseudohypoparathyroidism

Status
Enrolling by invitation
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04240821
Enrollment
34
Registered
2020-01-27
Start date
2020-05-22
Completion date
2026-12-31
Last updated
2026-02-23

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Conditions

Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1a, Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy

Brief summary

Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a genetic disorder with limited treatment options, characterized by early-onset obesity, short stature, hormone resistance and cognitive impairment. This phase 2 clinical trial will test the efficacy of theophylline, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, in pseudohypoparathyroidism. We hypothesize that theophylline will cause weight loss, improve glucose tolerance and decrease hormone resistance in children and young adults.

Detailed description

Trial Objectives 1. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of theophylline in patients with PHP. 2. The secondary objectives of this study are to evaluate changes in BMI, hormone resistance and epiphyseal closure associated with theophylline treatment of patients with PHP. Study Design The proposed study is a single center, 24-month open label extension clinical trial for patients with PHP who complete the randomized clinical trial.

Interventions

Oral theophylline

Sponsors

Ashley Shoemaker
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

This is an open-label extension study

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* 1\. Successful completion of the randomized clinical trial "Phase 2 Study of Theophylline Treatment of Pseudohypoparathyroidism IND 133103 (11/1/2016)".

Exclusion criteria

1. History of a seizure disorder unrelated to hypocalcemia 2. History of a cardiac arrhythmia (not including bradycardia) 3. Hepatic insufficiency including cirrhosis and acute hepatitis (AST or ALT \>3x upper limit of normal) 4. Congestive heart failure 5. Current cigarette use or alcohol abuse 6. Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the next year 7. Active peptic ulcer disease 8. Current use of medications known to effect theophylline levels 9. History of hypersensitivity to theophylline or other medication components 10. Unable to comply with study procedures in the opinion of the investigator

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Adverse Events24 monthsTreatment-emergent adverse events will be compared before and during treatment

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
BMI24 monthsChange in BMI

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAshley Shoemaker, MD

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 24, 2026