Steroid pulse therapy for active Graves' eye disease
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether high-dose steroid pulses (given through a vein) can help people with moderate to severe Graves' eye disease that is still active. It is for people who have not yet been treated with steroids and whose eye problems began within the past year.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 70 years old.
- You have newly diagnosed, moderate to severe active Graves' eye disease (symptoms like bulging eyes, double vision, or eyelid swelling).
- Your eye symptoms started within the last 12 months and you have not had steroid or other immune-suppressing treatment for them.
- Your thyroid function is under control (normal or only mildly abnormal).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial.
- You do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or blood disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, or other conditions listed as exclusions.
Quick eligibility check
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