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Clinical Trials/NCT00004795
NCT00004795
Completed
Phase 2

Phase II/III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Dehydroepiandrosterone in Women With Mild to Moderate Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)0 sites190 target enrollmentAugust 1994

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Sponsor
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Enrollment
190
Status
Completed
Last Updated
20 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of synthetic dehydroepiandrosterone (GL701) in women with prednisone-dependent systemic lupus erythematosus.

II. Describe the pharmacokinetics of GL701.

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind study. Patients are stratified by participating institution. Patients are randomly assigned to 1 of 2 doses of oral dehydroepiandrosterone or placebo, administered daily for a minimum of 7 months. A prednisone taper is attempted each month in patients with stable or improving disease. Therapy continues until a successful prednisone taper is achieved and sustained for at least 2 months, or until a maximum of 9 months. Patients are followed for 1 year after entry.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
August 1994
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
20 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
Female

Investigators

Sponsor
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

  • Not provided

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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