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Janus Kinase Inhibitor

Tofacitinib for Sjogren's Syndrome

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Blake M Warner, D.D.S.
Research Sponsored by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Male or female, aged between 18-75 years
Meets the 2002 American European Consensus Group classification criteria for primary Sjogren's Syndrome with mild to moderate disease activity defined as ESSDAI between 0 to 13 at the screening visit and >0 ml/min/gland stimulated saliva flow
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 24
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Study Summary

This trial is looking at the safety and tolerability of tofacitinib in adults with Sjogren's syndrome.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-75 with Primary Sjogren's Syndrome (SS) who have mild-to-moderate disease activity. Participants can be new to treatment or may have tried some immunosuppressive therapies, but not certain strong medications. They must be in good health overall and agree to use effective birth control if applicable.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the safety and tolerance of Tofacitinib, an oral medication, compared to a placebo over a period of 168 days. It includes various tests like heart exams, eye exams, saliva collection, blood pressure monitoring, and questionnaires about health during nine study visits over 28 weeks.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of Tofacitinib could include infections due to immune system suppression, liver enzyme changes leading to liver damage, increased cholesterol levels which might affect heart health, digestive issues such as nausea or diarrhea and possibly headaches or respiratory infections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 75 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with primary Sjogren's Syndrome with mild to moderate activity.
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I have been on a stable dose of hydroxychloroquine or similar drugs for the last 12 weeks.
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I have been on a stable dose of glucocorticoids, less than 10 mg daily, for the last 4 weeks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 24
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 24 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
safety and tolerability of tofacitinib
Secondary outcome measures
ESSDAI
changes in salivary flow rates

Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 4 trial • 4372 Patients • NCT02092467
22%
Upper respiratory tract infection
15%
Bronchitis
13%
Rheumatoid arthritis
13%
Urinary tract infection
12%
Nasopharyngitis
12%
Fall
12%
Herpes zoster
9%
Hypertension
8%
Arthralgia
7%
Diarrhoea
7%
Lymphopenia
7%
Sinusitis
7%
Back pain
6%
Influenza
6%
Osteoarthritis
6%
Latent tuberculosis
6%
Pharyngitis
5%
Nausea
5%
Anaemia
5%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
5%
Cough
4%
Gastroenteritis
3%
Pneumonia
3%
Headache
1%
Coronary artery disease
1%
Femur fracture
1%
Cellulitis
1%
Pulmonary embolism
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Tofacitinib 5 mg BID
Tofacitinib 10 mg BID
TNFi

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Subjects with SSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Receiving tofacidinib
Group II: Placebo groupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Receiving placebo
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
tofacitinib
2012
Completed Phase 4
~5620

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)Lead Sponsor
300 Previous Clinical Trials
848,268 Total Patients Enrolled
13 Trials studying Sjogren's Syndrome
4,194 Patients Enrolled for Sjogren's Syndrome
Blake M Warner, D.D.S.Principal InvestigatorNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
5 Previous Clinical Trials
1,795 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Sjogren's Syndrome
1,550 Patients Enrolled for Sjogren's Syndrome

Media Library

Tofacitinib (Janus Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04496960 — Phase 1 & 2
Sjogren's Syndrome Research Study Groups: Placebo group, Subjects with SS
Sjogren's Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Tofacitinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04496960 — Phase 1 & 2
Tofacitinib (Janus Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04496960 — Phase 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What prerequisites must a person meet to be eligible for participation in this experiment?

"This clinical trial seeks 30 participants between 18 and 75 that have recalcitrant sicca syndrome. NIH Policy on Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Participants in Research, Involving Human Participants is taken into consideration when selecting patients. Furthermore, individuals must be willing to sign a written informed consent document, participate in the companion protocol 15-D-0051 and comply with all study procedures for the duration of the study. Eligible applicants should also present mild to moderate symptoms (ESSDAI 0 - 13), good overall health based on medical history and ability to take oral medication. Moreover, this sample population can include those who are na"

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Does this research program admit geriatric participants?

"Based on the inclusion criteria, this trial is seeking participants aged 18 to 75. However, if you are younger than 18 or older than 65 there are a few hundred trials dedicated to your age group; 380 for those under 18 and 1013 for individuals over 65."

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Are there any supplemental investigations regarding tofacitinib?

"Presently, that are 34 extant trials for tofacitinib with 7 at Phase 3. The majority of the tests occur in Shanghai; however, there is a total of 662 research centres conducting studies on this drug."

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Are individuals currently able to join this experiment?

"Evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is open for recruitment and has been posted since May 18th of 2021 with the latest amendment made October 1st 2022."

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To what health concerns is tofacitinib typically prescribed as a remedy?

"Tofacitinib is used to treat juvenile arthritis and other conditions, such as those that are unresponsive or intolerant to methotrexate therapy. Additionally, it has proven beneficial for patients with inadequate responses to conventional treatments."

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How many individuals have been accepted into this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is recruiting participants at this very moment. The study was instituted on May 18th 2021 and underwent its most recent edit just two months ago in October 1st 2022. 30 patients are needed from a single location for enrollment in the trial."

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~23 spots leftby Sep 2025