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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to evaluate denosumab as a novel treatment for bone loss in children treated with glucocorticoids for rheumatic disorders. This is a pilot Phase 1/2, randomized open-label, 12-month clinical trial of denosumab to assess its effect on bone resorption markers and bone mineral density (BMD) in children with rheumatic disorders, age 4 to 16 years, recruited within 1 month of starting a chronic systemic glucocorticoid regimen. Primary outcomes include suppression of bone turnover markers and safety assessments. Secondary outcomes include changes in bone density as measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) densitometry at the radius and tibia.
Primary Objective: Assess in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients the effect of SAR113244 on B-cell subsets compared to placebo. Secondary Objectives: Assess in male and female lupus patients after SC single dose of SAR113244 the tolerability and safety of SAR113244. Assess in male and female lupus patients: - The pharmacokinetics of SAR113244. - The pharmacodynamics of SAR113244 for the following disease parameters: - Safety of Estrogens in Lupus Erythematosus National Assessment Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SELENA-SLEDAI) score, British Isles Lupus Assessment Group (BILAG) score (if applicable), BILAG-Based Composite Lupus Assessment (BICLA) (if applicable), systemic lupus erythematosus responder index (if applicable), Lupus-quality of life and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue, anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid antibody and anti-nuclear antibody levels and plasma complement levels (C3, C4), erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein. - Peripheral blood B and T cell subsets.
It is well known that the deregulation of immune responses plays a major role in many autoimmune diseases, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The main objective of this protocol is to determine whether the expression and/or function of specific molecules are deregulated in the immune cells of patients with SLE. By examining IRF4, IRF5, IBP/Def6, SWAP-70, Rock1, Rock2, and specific signaling molecules involved in the responsiveness to sex hormones, the investigators hypothesize that the deregulation in the expression and function of these molecules will result in abnormalities in the functioning of the immune cells, which is a key factor in autoimmunity. Peripheral blood lymphocytes from healthy controls and patients with SLE will be collected and compared in order to determine if specific immune cells (IL-17 and IL-21) are deregulated in patients with SLE and if this deregulation affects their functioning. Specifically, immune cells will be isolated from the blood and then subject to scientific testing (QPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence assays, ELISA and FACS analysis) to see if the expression and function of these cells is related to the mechanism behind SLE. This will be a case control study, where cases of SLE will be compared to controls of healthy volunteers to assess risk factors. As these healthy volunteers are providing samples solely for research purposes, there is no standard of care for these volunteers, with the exception of a positive HIV result during screening. The Department of Genetic Medicine will enroll healthy controls and the Hospital for Special Surgery will enroll subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) for a comparative analysis of the two cohorts. Laboratory testing on all blood samples will be done at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of blisibimod as measured by a composite responder index in subjects who, despite corticosteroid use, continue to have autoantibody positive, clinically-active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) as defined by SELENA SLEDAI score ≥10.
This is an open-label, randomized, multi-center, Phase IV study of Acthar Gel in patients with biopsy-proven membranous (Class V) lupus nephritis (LN) aimed at providing proof-of-concept data that Acthar is a safe and effective therapy for membranous LN. Class V LN is a secondary form of membranous nephropathy, and occurs in 8-20% of patients with LN. Two different doses of Acthar Gel will be tested. The active intervention phase of this study will take place over 6 months, and follow-up will occur over the following 6 months. Efficacy and safety of the use of Acthar Gel for treatment of membranous LN will be assessed and analyzed throughout the course of the study by laboratory testing, physical exams, and other evaluation tools. Subjects will be closely monitored for adverse effects associated with the use of Acthar gel and if necessary study drug dosing will be reduced. The anticipated benefits to subjects are a complete renal response rate of 40% at 6 months showing superiority over the published complete remission rates of the currently used immunosuppressive therapies, and no unexpected toxicity signals. Pure Class V LN affects a significant number of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and although it is less aggressive than proliferative forms of LN it still causes important renal and non-renal morbidity and mortality over time, especially in patients who remain nephrotic. The therapy of Class V LN is not clear, and currently used therapies are highly toxic because of immunosuppression, risk of infertility, and risk of future malignancy. Additionally, these therapies are only modestly effective in inducing remissions of Class V LN. There is thus an unmet need for a more effective and less toxic treatment for Class V LN.
The purpose of this study is to determine how B cell subsets and autoantibodies are related to disease remission after rituximab treatment in subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the body's immune system attacks its own organs and tissues. Within the immune system, B-cells and plasma cells make proteins called antibodies, which in autoimmune disease can bind to one's own tissues and are thus referred to as autoantibodies. Atacicept blocks 2 factors in the body, called BLyS and APRIL, which are important for the maintenance of B-cells and plasma cells, and thus the production of antibodies. This study will assess whether treatment with atacicept can reduce SLE disease activity. Atacicept is still an experimental drug, meaning that it is not available outside of a clinical trial, and that its potential benefits and risks have not been fully determined. A total of 175 subjects are planned to be randomized (35 subjects per treatment arm) in a 1:1:1:1:1 ratio to receive either atacicept 5 mg, atacicept 25 mg, atacicept 75 mg, atacicept 115 mg or matching placebo, given subcutaneously once weekly for 24 weeks. The primary objective of the trial is to evaluate the efficacy of atacicept compared to placebo in reducing SLE disease activity in subjects treated with standard of care (SoC) therapy and to investigate the dose-response relationship. The secondary objectives of the trial are: - To evaluate the effect of atacicept in reducing corticosteroid usage - To evaluate the safety and tolerability profile of atacicept in subjects with SLE - To confirm the PK and PD profiles of atacicept in SLE subjects - To evaluate the changes in the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form General Health Survey [SF-36].
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multi-system autoimmune disease impacting the physical, social, psychological health and quality of life of patients. Fatigue and pain are aspects of SLE patients which affect their health related quality of life (HRQOL). The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of milnacipran on fatigue in SLE patients with widespread pain (WSP) or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). A secondary objective will be to determine the effect of milnacipran on pain and quality of life measurements. Fifty SLE male and female patients, 18 years and older, will be recruited for a 15-week study, in which patients will be receive 14 weeks of milnacipran 50-100 mg twice a day or placebo. Measurements of fatigue, pain, and HRQOL will be compared between the milnacipran and placebo groups at the screening visit, baseline visit, week number 6, and week number 14. Milnacipran has been shown to be an effective treatment for pain, fatigue and physical function in FMS patients. To date, no clinical trials have demonstrated efficacy for the treatment of fatigue in SLE patients with concomitant WSP or FMS. The investigators hypothesize, based on FMS studies, that the milnacipran treated patients will have less fatigue than those in the placebo group. In addition, compared to control arm, those treated with the study drug will have less pain and improved quality of life.
The last two decades have witnessed an explosion of new research documenting the deleterious impact that thyroid disease has on pregnancy and the postpartum period, in relation to miscarriage preterm delivery intelligence quotient of the unborn child and health of the mother postpartum. Both subclinical hypothyroidism and thyroid antibody positivity in euthyroid women have been associated with miscarriage and preterm delivery. Approximately 5% of all pregnant women have a thyroid disorder. both spontaneous miscarriage and preterm delivery. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology, has also been documented to negatively impact pregnancy. Women with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)have increased rates of miscarriage and preterm delivery. Women with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) also have increased rates of hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD, defined as the presence of thyroid antibodies with or without thyroid dysfunction). Preterm delivery (PTD), defined as birth prior to 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity in the United States. Although risk factors for preterm delivery exist, the majority of women have no known risk factors. Recently, both hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroid disease have also been linked to preterm delivery. Given the increased prevalence of negative outcomes documented in pregnant women with thyroid disease, and the increased rates of hypothyroidism and Autoimmune thyroid disease in women with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the investigators determined that Autoimmune thyroid disease was associated with both preterm delivery and miscarriage. This has led to this application to begin a pilot randomized clinical trial of thyroxine in autoimmune thyroid disease in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancy.
This trial is conducted in the United States of America (USA). The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and signs of bioactivity of increasing repeated doses of NNC 151-0000-0000 in subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).