Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Teprotumumab for treating thyroid eye disease and thyroid dysfunction

Official title: The Effect of Teprotumumab on Thyroid Eye Disease and Thyroid Dysfunction

Run by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · NCT06275373 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
Federal
Drugs / interventionsradiation, teprotumumab
Locations1 site (Bethesda, Maryland)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 12, 2021
Main results expectedMay 12, 2026
Study endsDecember 12, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 23, 2024
Trial IDNCT06275373 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably 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.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
    Bethesda, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.