Post-Radioiodine Graves' Management: The PRAGMA-Study

This study is currently recruiting participants. (see Contacts and Locations)

Verified June 2013 by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust

Sponsor:

Collaborators:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Dr. Petros Perros, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT01885533

First received: February 15, 2013

Last updated: June 20, 2013

Last verified: June 2013

History of Changes

Purpose

Thyroid dysfunction following radioiodine for Graves' disease is common, potentially detrimental and avoidable. A variety of clinical strategies are employed in the post-radioiodine era util the patient is on a stable thyroid hormone replacement regimen, which include the use of anti-thyroid drugs, antithyroid drugs with thyroxine, early thyroxine replacement and watchful monitoring until the onset of hypothyroidism. Which of these is most effective in avoiding dysthyroidism, is unknown. This study aims to address this lack of evidence. It will focus on Graves' disease as this is the commonest cause of thyrotoxicosis and the commonest indication for RI therapy. It will provide an insight into potential strategies for improving important clinical outcomes.

Condition
Graves' Disease


Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Retrospective
Official Title:	POST-RADIOIODINE GRAVES' MANAGEMENT

Resource links provided by NLM:

Genetics Home Reference related topics: Graves disease

MedlinePlus related topics: Thyroid Diseases

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Graves' Disease

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Incidence of dysthyroidism post-RI between different post-RI management strategies employed by clinicians in the UK [ Time Frame: 12 months post radio-iodine ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
To compare the incidence of dysthyroidism post-RI between different post-RI management strategies employed by clinicians in the UK:
- anti-thyroid drugs before and /or after RI
- anti-thyroid drugs with levothyroxine before and / or after RI
- watchful monitoring post-RI and introduction of levothyroxine when needed.

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Graves orbitopathy [ Time Frame: 12 months post-radiodiodine ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
weight gain [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
progression of Graves' orbitopathy [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
patient satisfaction [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]


Estimated Enrollment:	750
Study Start Date:	March 2013
Estimated Study Completion Date:	March 2015
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	March 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Groups/Cohorts
Post-radioiodine medication Anti-thyroid drugs
Post-radioiodine medications anti-thyroid drugs and thyroxine
Post-radiodione medication watchful monitoring

Eligibility


Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients with a history of Graves' disease treated with radioiodine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Out-patients 18 years of age or over, who have given written informed consent to participate in the study
Diagnosed with Graves' disease
Received radioiodine for treatment of Graves' disease
Had a minimum of 12 months follow-up after RI
Most recent RI dose 5 years ago or less at the time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients unable to give informed consent
Age 17 years or younger
Cause of thyrotoxicosis other than Graves' disease
Patients who have had more than one dose of radioiodine can only be included in the study once, using data pertaining to their most recent treatment episode.
Patients who might not adequately understand verbal explanations or written information given in English, or who have special communication needs

Contacts and Locations

Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01885533

Locations


United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	Recruiting
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom, NE3 4HD
Contact: Petros Perros, MBBS 441912852786 petros.perros@ncl.ac.uk
Principal Investigator: Petros Perros, MBBS
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	Not yet recruiting
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 4LP
Contact: Petros Perros, BSc, MBBS, MD 0044191 2820950 petros.perros@nuth.nhs.uk
Principal Investigator: Petros Perros, BSc, MBBS, MD

Sponsors and Collaborators

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

More Information

No publications provided


Responsible Party:	Dr. Petros Perros, Consultant Endocrinologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT01885533 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	110269
Study First Received:	February 15, 2013
Last Updated:	June 20, 2013
Health Authority:	United Kingdom: National Health Service

Keywords provided by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust:


Graves' disease radioiodine thyroid hypothyroidism Graves' orbitopathy

Additional relevant MeSH terms:


Graves Disease Autoimmune Diseases Endocrine System Diseases Exophthalmos Eye Diseases	Goiter Hyperthyroidism Immune System Diseases Orbital Diseases Thyroid Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 02, 2015

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