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New treatment option for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Official title Study of Sirolimus in Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04047576
What this study is testing
What is Sirolimus?
Sirolimus is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis refers to a group of diseases characterized by hyperplasia of the fibrosclerotic tissues in the retroperitoneal space, which can compress the surrounding ureters and inferior vena cava and cause serious complications such as aortic aneurysm, renal failure, and even death. The lesion is diffuse and difficult to resect.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis diagnosed on CT or MRI. For patients with suspected secondary retroperitoneal fibrosis or atypical idiopathic...
- Increased ESR and CRP levels caused by this disease and/or active lesions suggested on imaging
You likely can't join if
- Secondary retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Having used corticosteroid (equivalent to \>10 mg per day of prednisone), immunosuppressant, or biologic within 3 months prior to enrollment
- Having any contraindication of prednisone or sirolimus, or allergy to sirolimus, or having experienced serious adverse reactions from the previous...
- Massive proteinuria (24-hour urine protein quantitation ≥3 g), moderate-to-severe anemia (hemoglobin \<90 g/L), agranulocytosis (white blood cell...
- Uncontrollable diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, infection, or heart failure, or other serious complications
- Malignancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis diagnosed on CT or MRI. For patients with suspected secondary retroperitoneal fibrosis or atypical idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis suggested by imaging, idiopathic retroperitoneal...
- Increased ESR and CRP levels caused by this disease and/or active lesions suggested on imaging
- Secondary retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Having used corticosteroid (equivalent to \>10 mg per day of prednisone), immunosuppressant, or biologic within 3 months prior to enrollment
- Having any contraindication of prednisone or sirolimus, or allergy to sirolimus, or having experienced serious adverse reactions from the previous use of any of the above drugs
- Massive proteinuria (24-hour urine protein quantitation ≥3 g), moderate-to-severe anemia (hemoglobin \<90 g/L), agranulocytosis (white blood cell count \<1.5×10\^9/L or neutrophil count \<0.5×10\^9/L), platelet count...
- Uncontrollable diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, infection, or heart failure, or other serious complications
- Malignancy
- Pregnancy or need for pregnancy in the near future
- Unable to adhere to follow-up or refuses to provide consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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