Search / Trial NCT00000361

Autoimmunity in Inner Ear Disease

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (NIDCD) · Nov 2, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Terminated

Keywords

Autoimmune Diseases Cyclophosphamide Hearing Labyrinth Diseases Methotrexate Prednisone

Description

No description provided

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Have sensorineural (nerve/inner ear) hearing loss of at least 30 dB in each ear, which has rapidly progressed.
  • * Are in good general health.
  • * Are sterile or use contraception (if a woman of child-bearing age).
  • * Are able to speak and understand English or Spanish.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Have had any previous reaction to prednisone, or history of psychiatric reaction to corticosteroids.
  • * Have used corticosteroids for more than 30 days within the past 90 days. Patients who have been off corticosteroids for at least 30 days may be eligible.
  • * Have any significant heart, lung, digestive, blood, or neurologic disorders.
  • * Have tuberculosis (TB), brittle or unstable insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, active malignancy or prior chemotherapy, pancreatitis, active peptic ulcer disease, kidney failure, history of shingles, or known (other) autoimmune disease.
  • * Have had a positive test for HIV, hepatitis C or B.
  • * Have any type of middle ear disorder.
  • * Are breast-feeding or pregnant.

About National Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders (Nidcd)

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is a prominent agency within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated to advancing research and understanding of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language disorders. Through rigorous clinical trials and innovative research initiatives, the NIDCD aims to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication disorders, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions. The institute fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices and public health strategies.

Locations

New York, New York, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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