Teprotumumab for treating thyroid eye disease and thyroid dysfunction

The Effect of Teprotumumab on Thyroid Eye Disease and Thyroid Dysfunction

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · NCT06275373

This study is testing how well teprotumumab can help people with thyroid eye disease who have serious symptoms like bulging eyes, pain, and double vision.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorWalter Reed National Military Medical Center (fed)
Drugs / interventionsradiation, teprotumumab
Locations1 site (Bethesda, Maryland)
Trial IDNCT06275373 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the clinical outcomes of patients with active thyroid eye disease who exhibit significant symptoms such as proptosis, pain, and diplopia. Patients recommended for treatment with teprotumumab infusion will be assessed by an oculoplastic surgeon and an endocrinologist. The study aims to monitor the effects of teprotumumab on the symptoms and progression of thyroid eye disease, which is a debilitating autoimmune condition affecting the eyes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 and older with symptoms of thyroid eye disease associated with autoimmune thyroid disease.

Not a fit: Patients with compressive optic neuropathy requiring urgent intervention or those with uncontrolled diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from thyroid eye disease by alleviating debilitating symptoms.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise with teprotumumab in treating thyroid eye disease, indicating a potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* only DOD beneficiaries
* adult patients 18 years of age or older
* adult patients with proptosis, ocular/orbital pain, diplopia, lid/orbital edema, or lid/orbital erythema associated with autoimmune thyroid disease

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with evidence of compressive optic neuropathy necessitating urgent orbital decompression or external beam radiation
* patients with a history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
* patients with a history/diagnosis of uncontrolled inflammatory bowel disease
* patients under age 18 years
* patients who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Where this trial is running

Bethesda, Maryland

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Thyroid Eye Disease, Graves Ophthalmopathy, Graves Disease, Thyroid eye disease, Graves ophthalmopathy, Graves disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.