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NCT00556439 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Abatacept for Treating Adults With Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu's Arteritis

A Phase 2 study of Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu's Arteritis, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
97
Enrollment target
10
Study locations

NCT00556439 is a Phase 2 study of Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu's Arteritis that has completed, run by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The registered enrollment target is 97 participants, below the 1,036-participant average among 7 other Giant Cell Arteritis trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 10 study locations across 9 states.

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The verdict

NCT00556439, a Phase 2 study of Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu's Arteritis, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
97 participants
Enrollment target
10
Study locations

Study Summary

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) are diseases that cause swelling of the arteries in the head, neck, upper body, and arms. TAK specifically affects the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, and its branches. Therapies are available to improve the symptoms of GCA and TAK, but relapse often occurs, and better treatments are needed. Abatacept is a drug that interacts with certain cells in the body that are involved with GCA and TAK. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of abatacept in treating GCA and TAK and preventing disease relapse.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Abatacept

Study Locations (10)

Ontario

  • St. Joseph's Hospital - Hamilton
  • Mt. Sinai Hospital Toronto - Toronto

California

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles

Maryland

  • Johns Hopkins Medical Center - Baltimore

Massachusetts

  • Boston University - Boston

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

New York

  • Hospital for Special Surgery - New York

Ohio

  • Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 97 participants
Start Date 2008-12
Est. Completion 2015-08
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00556439

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00556439 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 97 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,036-participant average among 7 other Giant Cell Arteritis trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Giant Cell Arteritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00556439 reports 10 study locations spanning 9 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Ontario, California, Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00556439 about?

NCT00556439 is a clinical study titled "Abatacept for Treating Adults With Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu's Arteritis". Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) are diseases that cause swelling of the arteries in the head, neck, upper body, and arms. TAK specifically affects the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, and its branches. Therapies are available to improve the symptoms of GCA and T...

What is the current status of trial NCT00556439?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 97 participants. The study started on 2008-12. Estimated completion is 2015-08.

What conditions does trial NCT00556439 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Giant Cell Arteritis, Takayasu's Arteritis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00556439?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Abatacept (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00556439?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00556439 being conducted?

This trial has 10 study locations across California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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