Search / Trial NCT00000395

Antifolate Effectiveness in Arthritis

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · Nov 3, 1999

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Trial Information

Current as of July 27, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis Lewis Rat Adjuvant Arthritis Antifolate Efficacy Autoimmunity Adenosine Metabolism Methotrexate Therapy Skeletal Disorder Dietary Supplement Antiarthritic Agent Folic Acid

Description

Low-dose methotrexate therapy suppresses autoimmune arthritis in human and animal models. We hypothesize that the effect of methotrexate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is due to the inhibition of aminoimidazole-carboxamide ribotide transformylase, a folate-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the last step in the de novo biosynthesis of inosine monophosphate. The resulting accumulation of aminoimidazole carboxamide riboside inhibits adenosine deaminase, therefore interfering with normal adenosine metabolism. It is well known that children with adenosine deaminase deficiency have severe...

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Individuals starting methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Study subjects should not currently be taking folic acid-containing vitamins.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Cancer, renal, or liver disease.
  • Previous use of methotrexate within the past 6 months or current use of folic acid-containing supplements.

Attachments

readout_NCT00000395_2024-07-27.pdf

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NCT00000395_study_protocol.pdf

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About company

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, /ˈnaɪ.æd/) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIAID's mission is to conduct basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Contacts

JC

Jennifer Cobb

Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

People applied

Timeline

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