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Oral Collagen for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE · Nov 3, 1999

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Trial Information

Current as of January 15, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Nsai Ds Oral Tolerance Drug Interaction Oral Administration Interleukin 10 Collagen Chemotherapy Human Therapy Evaluation Dmar Ds Ra Il 10

ClinConnect Summary

RA is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. The study will evaluate the effects of using oral bovine CII on RA patients by assessing the levels of inflammation markers such as interferon gamma (IFN-gamma), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta). This study is a multicenter clinical trial to be conducted at the University of Tennessee, Memphis (the lead center) and the West Tennessee Medical Specialty Clinic (a collaborating site).

Patients enrolled will be allowed to continue a constant dose of dis...

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Eligibility criteria

  • • Note: accrual into this trial has been discontinued, but patients previously enrolled are still being followed.
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Clinically stable RA and unlikely to require adjustment of doses of DMARDs, NSAIDs, prednisone, or anti-TNFα therapies for the treatment phase of the study
  • • Meets American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1988 revised criteria for RA
  • • Onset of disease at age 16 or older
  • • Onset of disease at least 3 months prior to enrollment
  • • PBMC - IFNγ - α1(II)/PBS stimulation index greater than or equal to 1.5 in 6 months prior to baseline visit
  • • Agree to discontinue herbal remedies described in this protocol
  • • Agree to use acceptable forms of contraception
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Participation in another clinical research study involving the evaluation of another investigational drug within 90 days prior to study entry
  • • Currently taking greater than 7.5 mg prednisone daily
  • • Intra-articular corticosteroid injections within 30 days prior to study entry
  • • Concurrent serious medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, makes the patient inappropriate for the study
  • • Pregnancy
  • • Beef allergy
  • • Use of fish oil within 4 weeks of study entry
  • • Previous use of auranofin or cyclophosphamide (all other DMARDs are allowed)
  • • Previous autologous or heterologous stem cell transplantation
  • • Active malignancy or past treatment consisting of antineoplastic drugs or total lymphoid irradiation
  • • Intolerance to citrus juices or colorless carbonated beverages

Trial Officials

Arnold E. Postlethwaite, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Tennessee at Memphis Department of Medicine

About University Of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering scientific discovery, the university engages in a diverse range of studies that encompass various medical disciplines. Leveraging its extensive resources, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, the University of Tennessee collaborates with healthcare professionals and industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications. Through rigorous ethical standards and a patient-centered approach, the university aims to contribute significantly to the field of medicine and enhance the well-being of communities.

Locations

Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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