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New treatment option for Hypothyroidism
Official title Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Hypothyroidism
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06731764
What this study is testing
What is Levothyroxine?
Levothyroxine is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily, being studied as a potential treatment for hypothyroidism.
Also referred to as LT4.
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
- Hypothyroidism is a common condition, more frequent in females, associated with excess of cardiovascular risk and poor quality of life not completely abrogated by treatment with levothyroxine. There is an unmet need to define a safe, effective, and feasible regimen to be applied in large trials aimed at assessing levothyroxine/liothyronine combination therapy in patients living with hypothyroidism.
- 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
- History of hypothyroidism Treatment with levothyroxine Levothyroxine dose \>1.2 mcg/kg
You likely can't join if
- Body weight \ 100 Kg.
- Indication for TSH suppression (high risk follicular-derived thyroid cancer).
- Secondary (pituitary) hypothyroidism (ICD-10 E23.0); Pregnancy; breastfeeding; uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c \>8.5% at screening); use of oral...
- Patients receiving lipid-lowering therapies must maintain the same dose throughout the participation in the study. Changes in lipid lowering...
- Patients receiving anti-acid (H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors) therapies must maintain the same dose throughout the participation in the study...
- Bariatric surgery, initiation of GLP-1 agonist therapy (irrespective of the indication), enrollment in structured weight loss programs will result in...
See the full eligibility criteria
- History of hypothyroidism Treatment with levothyroxine Levothyroxine dose \>1.2 mcg/kg
- Body weight \ 100 Kg.
- Indication for TSH suppression (high risk follicular-derived thyroid cancer).
- Secondary (pituitary) hypothyroidism (ICD-10 E23.0); Pregnancy; breastfeeding; uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c \>8.5% at screening); use of oral Semaglutide (Rybelsus); Uncontrolled Hypertension (BP \> 140/90 at...
- Patients receiving lipid-lowering therapies must maintain the same dose throughout the participation in the study. Changes in lipid lowering therapy/dose will result in termination from the study.
- Patients receiving anti-acid (H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors) therapies must maintain the same dose throughout the participation in the study. Changes in anti-acid therapy/dose will result in termination from the...
- Bariatric surgery, initiation of GLP-1 agonist therapy (irrespective of the indication), enrollment in structured weight loss programs will result in dismissal from the study.
- Current pregnancy, pregnancy planned within the next 6 months, and lack of contraception in women of reproductive age will be exclusionary. We will verify that the participant is not pregnant through a urine pregnancy...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Farmington, Connecticut, United States
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 Farmington, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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