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NCT00001877 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis With Pentoxifylline

A Phase 2 study of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00001877: Completed Phase 2 study of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

NCT00001877 is a Phase 2 study of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis that has completed, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 795-participant average among 5 other Pulmonary Sarcoidosis trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00001877, a Phase 2 study of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, has completed, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Sarcoidosis is a disease most commonly affecting the lungs, but it can also involve lymph nodes, skin, liver, spleen, eyes, bones, and glands. The cause of the disease is unknown. When it occurs it can produce an inflammatory reaction leading to irreversible organ damage and disability. In sarcoidosis granulomas can form in various organs (primarily lung) which can lead to its dysfunction. Granuloma is formed by clusters of inflammatory cells. The formation of these granulomas is influenced by the release of a substance called TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor alpha) which is found in some white blood cells. A drug known as pentoxifylline (POF) is known to markedly reduce the release of TNF-alpha. The standard medical treatment for sarcoidosis is steroid therapy. However, steroid therapy is associated with significant side effects and often must be stopped. Unfortunately, some of these patients can relapse when the steroid therapy is discontinued. Because of this, researchers are interested in finding alternative therapies for the treatment of sarcoidosis. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of giving POF to patients with sarcoidosis currently taking steroids. Researchers will compare the results between patients taking steroids with pentoxifylline and those patients taking steroids alone.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Pentoxifylline

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 1999-02
Est. Completion 2004-05
Phase Phase 2

What the finished NCT00001877 record still lists

NCT00001877 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 795-participant average among 5 other Pulmonary Sarcoidosis trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Pentoxifylline is the first listed.

NCT00001877 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00001877 about?

NCT00001877 is a clinical study titled "Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis With Pentoxifylline". Sarcoidosis is a disease most commonly affecting the lungs, but it can also involve lymph nodes, skin, liver, spleen, eyes, bones, and glands. The cause of the disease is unknown. When it occurs it can produce an inflammatory reaction leading to irreversible organ damage and disability. In sarcoido...

What is the current status of trial NCT00001877?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 1999-02. Estimated completion is 2004-05.

What conditions does trial NCT00001877 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pulmonary Sarcoidosis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00001877?

The interventions under investigation include: Pentoxifylline (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001877?

This trial is sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which has 501 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00001877 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00001877, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT00001877 (mid enrollment · single site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.