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Monoclonal Antibodies

Satralizumab for Thyroid Eye Disease (SatraGO-2 Trial)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
- Clinical diagnosis of thyroid eye disease (TED) based on CAS
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, week 24
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial is testing an injectable medicine called satralizumab for people with thyroid eye disease. The medicine works by blocking a protein that causes inflammation, which can help reduce swelling and discomfort in the eyes. The study aims to see how safe and effective this treatment is for these patients.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with thyroid eye disease (TED), confirmed by a clinical diagnosis. Participants must meet specific medical criteria to join.
What is being tested?
The study tests satralizumab, an antibody targeting the IL-6 receptor, against a placebo in patients with TED to evaluate its effectiveness and safety.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of satralizumab may include reactions at the injection site, increased risk of infections, headaches, and possible abnormalities in liver function tests.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Percentage of participants achieving ≥ 2mm reduction in proptosis from baseline (Day 1) at Week 24 in the study eye

Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 3 trial • 85 Patients • NCT02028884
100%
Rash
100%
Haemorrhoids
100%
White blood cell count increased
100%
Rhinitis
100%
Hypotension
100%
Lymphocyte percentage decreased
100%
Monocyte count increased
100%
Localised infection
100%
Pruritus
100%
Headache
100%
Diarrhoea
100%
Abdominal pain
100%
Tonsillitis
100%
Dysmenorrhoea
100%
White blood cell count decreased
100%
Rectal haemorrhage
100%
Ear infection
100%
Neutrophil count increased
100%
Oropharyngeal pain
100%
Haemoglobin decreased
100%
Neutrophil percentage increased
100%
Platelet count increased
100%
Lymphocyte percentage increased
100%
Neutrophil count decreased
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Placebo + Baseline Treatment Open Label Period
Satralizumab Open-Label Period
Satralizumab + Baseline Treatment Open Label Period
Satralizumab + Baseline Treatment Double Blind Period
Placebo + Baseline Treatment Double Blind Period

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: SatralizumabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
In the Part I period, participants will receive satralizumab every 4 weeks (q4w) followed by proptosis response-based individualized treatment in Part II of the study
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
In the part I period, participants will receive placebo every 4 weeks (q4w) followed by proptosis response-based individualized treatment in part II of the study
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Satralizumab
2014
Completed Phase 3
~370

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Graves' Ophthalmopathy (GO) is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the tissues around the eyes, leading to inflammation and tissue remodeling. Common treatments include immunomodulatory therapies such as monoclonal antibodies. Satralizumab, an anti-IL-6 receptor monoclonal antibody, works by inhibiting the interleukin-6 (IL-6) pathway, which plays a crucial role in the inflammatory process. By blocking IL-6, Satralizumab reduces inflammation and immune response, potentially alleviating symptoms of GO. Similarly, Rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, targets B-cells, reducing their activity and subsequent antibody production, which also helps in decreasing inflammation and tissue damage. These treatments are significant for GO patients as they directly address the underlying immune mechanisms, offering potential for better disease control and symptom relief.
Graves' disease: developments in first-line antithyroid drugs in the young.Clinical efficacy of combined rituximab treatment in a woman with severe Graves' ophthalmopathy.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hoffmann-La RocheLead Sponsor
2,450 Previous Clinical Trials
1,095,413 Total Patients Enrolled
Clinical TrialsStudy DirectorHoffmann-La Roche
2,220 Previous Clinical Trials
895,320 Total Patients Enrolled
~47 spots leftby May 2025