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NCT00004357 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Absorption of Corticosteroids in Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 6
- Enrollment target
NCT00004357: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT00004357 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 6 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00004357, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 6 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a connective tissue disease that causes skin rash and weak muscles in children. The purpose of this study is to measure the absorption of oral prednisolone and intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone and to determine levels of disease activity indicators in the blood. These levels will be compared to see if there are patterns specific to active and less active JDM.
Interventions
- DRUG Methylprednisolone
- DRUG Prednisolone
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 6 participants |
| Start Date | 1997-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-02 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT00004357 record still lists
NCT00004357 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 6 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Methylprednisolone is the first listed.
NCT00004357 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00004357 about?
NCT00004357 is a clinical study titled "Absorption of Corticosteroids in Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis". Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a connective tissue disease that causes skin rash and weak muscles in children. The purpose of this study is to measure the absorption of oral prednisolone and intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone and to determine levels of disease activity indicators in the blood. T...
What is the current status of trial NCT00004357?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 6 participants. The study started on 1997-09. Estimated completion is 2008-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00004357?
The interventions under investigation include: Methylprednisolone (DRUG), Prednisolone (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00004357?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00004357's enrollment target sits among peer trials
6 1996th of 2000 higher than 1 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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