Use of Thalidomide in Chronic Uveitis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This research study is for patients that have been diagnosed with chronic uveitis, a disease that causes inflammation in the eye. Patients are currently being treated with Remicade, Humira, Methotrexate and or similar chemotherapy type drugs to control this inflammation. Despite these medications, patients still have inflammation in their eyes. Patients are being asked to add an additional drug, thalidomide.

Detailed Description
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Patients will be in the study for approximately 24 weeks. The visits are at screening, baseline (week 0), and weeks 4,8,12, and 24. The purpose of this research study is to see if Thalidomide is safe and effective in the treatment of patients with chronic inflammation in their eyes. Thalidomide is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a leprosy skin condition, erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). The drug works in many different ways, including as an anti-inflammation drug. Therefore, it is thought that this drug might be able to improve symptoms and lung function. At this time, the drug is not approved for use for uveitis.

Official Title
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Use of Thalidomide in Chronic Uveitis

Conditions
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Uveitis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Thalidomide


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: You are being asked to take part in this research study because you have been diagnosed with chronic uveitis, a disease that causes inflammation in the eye. You are currently being treated with Remicade, Humira, Methotrexate and or similar chemotherapy type drugs to control this inflammation. Despite these medications, you still have inflammation in your eyes. You are being asked to add an additional drug, thalidomide. Exclusion Criteria: You will not participate in this research study if any of the following apply to you: Pregnant If you are a man or woman not willing to take adequate birth control measures comply with FDA-mandated S.T.E.P.S.â program. . If you are a breast feeding woman If you have a significant peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in your hands or feet) Have had a recent blood clot in your leg or lungs If you are currently receiving biphosphonates such as zoledronic acid (fosamax)

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Drug: Thalidomide|nan|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Need for corticosteroids to control eyes |  |  | 
| Global assessment of ocular status |  |  | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toxicity |  |  | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Sarcoidosis, Chronic Uveitis, Uveitis, Thalidomide