Efficacy of methylprednisolone pulses in neuroendocrine cells hyperplasia of infancy: an early phase study (CORTICONEHI).
EU CTIS ID: 2023-508132-65-00
What this study is testing
To evaluate the efficacy on oxygen therapy need of a 6 months methylprednisolone pulses in NEHI patients at M18
- Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Infant aged under 12 months
- NEHI diagnosis based on: - The recently validated clinical Liptzin score ≥7/10 associated with a suggestive thoracic CT pattern with ground glass opacities confined to middle lobe, lingula, and paramediastinal lung areas OR - a clinical and thoracic CT suspicion and a lung biopsy showing an increased number of neuroendocrine cells in the epithelial airways area (at least one bronchiole with at least 10% of neuroendocrine cells)
- Oxygen requirement (awake and/or asleep) based on the usual pediatric recommendations
- Followed in one of the RespiRare participating centers
- Written informed consent of the holder(s) of its legal representative at the inclusion
You likely can't join if
- Other cause of chILD assessed by lab biology tests, genetic analysis for surfactant genes (if available), bronchoalveolar lavage, and/or lung biopsy
- Patient treated with IV methylprednisolone pulses before (any time)
- Diabetes
- Uncontrolled arterial hypertension
- Absence of Health care insurance
- Ongoing infection
See the full eligibility criteria
- Infant aged under 12 months
- NEHI diagnosis based on: - The recently validated clinical Liptzin score ≥7/10 associated with a suggestive thoracic CT pattern with ground glass opacities confined to middle lobe, lingula, and paramediastinal lung areas OR - a clinical and thoracic CT suspicion and a lung biopsy showing an increased number of neuroendocrine cells in the epithelial airways area (at least one bronchiole with at least 10% of neuroendocrine cells)
- Oxygen requirement (awake and/or asleep) based on the usual pediatric recommendations
- Followed in one of the RespiRare participating centers
- Written informed consent of the holder(s) of its legal representative at the inclusion
- Other cause of chILD assessed by lab biology tests, genetic analysis for surfactant genes (if available), bronchoalveolar lavage, and/or lung biopsy
- Patient treated with IV methylprednisolone pulses before (any time)
- Diabetes
- Uncontrolled arterial hypertension
- Absence of Health care insurance
- Ongoing infection
- Immunization with a live attenuated vaccine within the past two weeks
- Long term treatment with Azithromycin and/or Hydroxychloroquine
- Patients already included in an interventional study (RIPH1, clinical investigation or clinical trial)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 0-17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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