Theophylline for Treatment of Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Study Details
Study Description
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.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Detailed Description
Trial Objectives
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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of theophylline in patients with PHP.
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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.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Open-label theophylline Oral theophylline - either once daily capsule or q6h elixir. |
Drug: Theophylline ER
Oral theophylline
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Adverse Events [24 months]
Treatment-emergent adverse events will be compared before and during treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
- BMI [24 months]
Change in BMI
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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- Successful completion of the randomized clinical trial "Phase 2 Study of Theophylline Treatment of Pseudohypoparathyroidism IND 133103 (11/1/2016)".
Exclusion Criteria:
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History of a seizure disorder unrelated to hypocalcemia
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History of a cardiac arrhythmia (not including bradycardia)
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Hepatic insufficiency including cirrhosis and acute hepatitis (AST or ALT >3x upper limit of normal)
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Congestive heart failure
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Current cigarette use or alcohol abuse
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Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the next year
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Active peptic ulcer disease
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Current use of medications known to effect theophylline levels
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History of hypersensitivity to theophylline or other medication components
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Unable to comply with study procedures in the opinion of the investigator
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | Tennessee | United States | 37212 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Ashley Shoemaker
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Ashley Shoemaker, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- IND 133013 Extension Study