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Proteasome Inhibitor

Ixazomib for Scleroderma-Related Lung Disease

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Leroy Griffing, MD
Research Sponsored by W. Leroy Griffing
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Scleroderma skin thickness score (modified Rodnan skin score) between 15 and 45
Confirmed diagnosis of diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis/scleroderma
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 7 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new medication for scleroderma/systemic sclerosis to see if it is safe and effective.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis/scleroderma, experiencing lung involvement but without severe heart or kidney issues, not currently smoking, and who haven't had certain treatments like stem cell transplants. Participants should have stable disease without expectation of needing to drop out due to other health problems.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the oral medication Ixazomib for its safety and effects on skin, lungs, and overall health in scleroderma-related lung disease patients. It aims to understand how well patients tolerate this drug and its impact on their quality of life.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Ixazomib may cause side effects such as gastrointestinal issues (like nausea), blood count abnormalities (affecting red or white cells), potential liver function changes, nerve damage (neuropathy), and could worsen any existing infections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My skin thickness score for scleroderma is between 15 and 45.
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I have been diagnosed with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~7 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 7 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in the UCLA Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium Gastrointestinal 2.0 (UCLA SCTC GIT 2.0) questionnaire score
Number of participants with at least one treatment-emergent adverse event (AE)
Number of participants with treatment-emergent AEs leading to ixazomib dose modifications.
+1 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline in Modified Rodnan Skin Score (MRSS)
Change from baseline in high resolution chest CT scan Goh score
Diffuse Scleroderma
+7 more

Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 4 trial • 45 Patients • NCT03416374
29%
Diarrhoea
24%
White blood cell count decreased
20%
Platelet count decreased
16%
Rash
16%
Neutrophil count decreased
11%
Pneumonia
9%
Constipation
9%
Malaise
9%
Pyrexia
9%
Anaemia
9%
Nasopharyngitis
7%
Decreased appetite
7%
Taste disorder
4%
Acute kidney injury
4%
Influenza
2%
Bile duct stone
2%
Gastroenteritis
2%
Pneumonia bacterial
2%
Bone pain
2%
Febrile neutropenia
2%
Duodenal ulcer
2%
Enterocolitis
2%
Tibia fracture
2%
Interstitial lung disease
2%
Prinzmetal angina
2%
Compression fracture
2%
Spinal compression fracture
2%
Tumour lysis syndrome
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
[Overall]; Combination Therapy + Ixazomib Therapy
[KRd]; Carfilzomib + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone Therapy
[VRd]; Bortezomib + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone Therapy

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Ixazomib in patients with scleroderma-interstitial lung disease (ILD)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be administered oral ixazomib for six cycles (each cycle is 28 days duration).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ixazomib
2017
Completed Phase 4
~3370

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Who is running the clinical trial?

W. Leroy GriffingLead Sponsor
Leroy Griffing, MD5.011 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
5Patient Review
I felt extremely confident in this doctor's ability after our consultation. They have excellent bedside manner and made sure I was comfortable with the information they were sharing with me. I would definitely recommend them to anyone seeking a great physician.

Media Library

Ixazomib (Proteasome Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04837131 — Phase 2
Systemic Scleroderma Research Study Groups: Ixazomib in patients with scleroderma-interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Systemic Scleroderma Clinical Trial 2023: Ixazomib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04837131 — Phase 2
Ixazomib (Proteasome Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04837131 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Have any other investigations explored the efficacy of Ixazomib?

"Presently, 69 enquiries into Ixazomib are active with 7 in their final phase of research. Most of the trials for this drug occur in Cleveland, OH but there is a network of 2057 medical sites conducting studies on its efficacy."

Answered by AI

Is this healthcare study currently seeking participants?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the medical trial posted on April 28th 2021 is currently enrolling participants and 12 patients are required at 1 location before it can commence. The last time this study was updated was May 3rd 2022."

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What is the upper limit of individuals enrolled in this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is still recruiting patients since April 28th 2021 and the last update was on May 3rd 2022. The aim of the study is to recruit a total of 12 participants from 1 research centre."

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Has the FDA sanctioned Ixazomib for therapeutic use?

"The safety of Ixazomib was estimated at a 2 out of 3, as the current Phase 2 trial does not yet have sufficient evidence to support efficacy."

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What are the aims of this research project?

"This trial's primary aim is to ascertain the amount of participants experiencing treatment-emergent adverse events necessitating an ixazomib dose adjustment within a period of 7 months. Secondary assessments include changes in American College of Rheumatology Composite Response Index for clinical trials in early diffuse cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (ACR CRISS), forced vital capacity (FVC) and diffusion capacity (DLCO) % predicted, as well as Dyspnea Status Rating via Mahler Transitional Dyspnea Index."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long does it last? Do I have to travel, if so for how long?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I’m trying to save my life. The medication they are wanting me to take have horrible side effects and I also have stage 3CKD and heart disease.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~3 spots leftby Mar 2025