Search / Trial NCT00001526

ANTI-TAC THERAPY FOR UVEITIS

Launched by NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE (NEI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 06, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Uveitis Interleukin 2 Receptor Daclizumab Hat Zenapax Interleukin 2

ClinConnect Summary

Uveitis refers to intraocular inflammatory diseases that are an important cause of visual loss. Standard systemic immunosuppressive medications for uveitis can cause significant adverse effects. Consequently, an effective treatment with a safer side effect profile is highly desirable.

This pilot study has permitted enrollment of up to 12 adults with non-infectious intermediate or posterior uveitis who require treatments to maintain visual function. This extended protocol began with an evaluation of the safety and potential efficacy of intravenous (IV) daclizumab treatments for uveitis whil...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Participant is 18 years of age or older.
  • Participant has a diagnosis of sight-threatening, intermediate or posterior uveitis of at least three months duration prior to orginal enrollment, requiring treatment to control their intraocular inflammatory disease with at least 20 mg/day of prednisone (or equivalent) or any combination of two or more anti-inflammatory treatments for uveitis, including for example prednisone, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, methotrexate, etc.
  • Participant exhibits intolerance to the indicated systemic medications required for their uveitis or, though their uveitis may be under control, wish to be taken off their present medications due to potential or actual unacceptable side effects.
  • Participant has visual acuity in at least one eye of 20/63 or better (ETDRS, logMAR less than 0.54).
  • Participant has normal renal or liver function or evidence of no worse than mild abnormalities as defined by the WHO/NEI criteria.
  • Participant is not currently pregnant or lactating.
  • Participant with reproductive potential and who is sexually active agrees to use acceptable birth control methods throughout the course of the study.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Participants under the age of 18 years.
  • Participants who had received previous treatment with an IL-2 directed monoclonal antibody or any other investigational agent that would interfere with the ability to evaluate the safety, efficacy or pharmacokinetics of daclizumab.
  • Participants with a history or diagnosis of Behcet's disease.
  • Participant has a significant active infection.
  • Participant has a history of cancer (other than a non-melanoma skin cancer) diagnosed within the past 5 years.
  • Participant is hypersensitive to fluorescein dye.

About National Eye Institute (Nei)

The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), is dedicated to conducting and supporting innovative research to understand, prevent, and treat eye diseases and vision disorders. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, NEI aims to advance knowledge in ocular health through rigorous scientific inquiry and collaboration with researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions. By fostering the development of new therapies and technologies, NEI plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by visual impairments and eye conditions.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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