Polycystic Liver Disease study: Leuprorelin
Official title A GnRH Agonist IN Pre-menopausal Women STudy to Treat Severe Polycystic Liver Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05478083
What this study is testing
What is Leuprorelin?
This is an investigational injectable medicine being studied to see if it can slow the growth of liver cysts in women with severe polycystic liver disease. It is designed to lower the levels of certain hormones in the body that may contribute to the growth of liver cysts.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out if the hormone medicine leuprorelin can stop the liver from getting bigger in women whose current treatments are not working.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for pre-menopausal women with very severe polycystic liver disease who are still experiencing liver growth despite current treatment.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive leuprorelin, a hormone medicine, and undergo tests to measure their liver size and monitor their health.
- Time commitment
- The study involves regular visits to track liver growth over time, though the specific duration is not listed in the provided text.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female patients
- Diagnosis of polycystic liver disease defined as the presence of more than 10 liver cysts
- Age between 18 to 45 (inclusive) years;
- Very large liver for age, defined as the upper 10% of liver volumes in specific age categories (based on a retrospective polycystic liver disease...
- 18-30 yr; height adjusted TLV \> 2.0 L/m
You likely can't join if
- Post-menopausal status or (vasomotor) symptoms indicating upcoming menopause
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) measurement at screening visit \<0.03 ng/ml.
- Active desire to have children, pregnancy or breast-feeding
- Contra-indications for leuprorelin, such as history of cardiovascular disease, history of osteoporosis or osteoporosis determined by DEXA-scan at...
- Liver transplantation or liver surgery expected within 1.5 years, to the discretion of the study doctor
- Use of hormonal oral contra-conception containing estrogen and/or progesterone.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female patients
- Diagnosis of polycystic liver disease defined as the presence of more than 10 liver cysts
- Age between 18 to 45 (inclusive) years;
- Very large liver for age, defined as the upper 10% of liver volumes in specific age categories (based on a retrospective polycystic liver disease registry, n=1.600 patients)
- 18-30 yr; height adjusted TLV \> 2.0 L/m
- 30-35 yr; height adjusted TLV \> 2.2 L/m
- 35-40 yr; height adjusted TLV \> 2.5 L/m
- 40-45 years; height adjusted TLV \> 3.0 L/m
- Availability of at least 1 historical MRI or CT scan made between 5 to 1 years before baseline visit of this study
- Ongoing liver growth, defined as an increase in absolute total liver volume between the historical MRI or CT scan and the MRI at screening of this trial
- patients use a somatostatin analogue and still have confirmed liver growth; OR
- patient have a specific reason not to use this medication, .e.g. patient used a somatostatin analogue in the past, but had to stop it due to inefficacy or because he/she did not tolerate it, patient has a...
- Voluntary written informed consent before performance of any study-related procedures not part of standard medical care, and able to read, comprehend, and respond to study questionnaires.
- Post-menopausal status or (vasomotor) symptoms indicating upcoming menopause
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) measurement at screening visit \<0.03 ng/ml.
- Active desire to have children, pregnancy or breast-feeding
- Contra-indications for leuprorelin, such as history of cardiovascular disease, history of osteoporosis or osteoporosis determined by DEXA-scan at screening (T score ≤ - 2.5), or a known intolerance for leuprorelin
- Liver transplantation or liver surgery expected within 1.5 years, to the discretion of the study doctor
- Use of hormonal oral contra-conception containing estrogen and/or progesterone. In contrast, a hormone containing uterine device is not an exclusion criteria.
- Contra-indications for MRI assessments (such as implants) or not able or willing to undergo MRI scan for other reasons (e.g. claustrophobia, profound obesity)
- Kidney transplantation or chronic use of immunosuppressive agents (such as cyclosporine, mycophenolic acid, tacrolimus but not prednisolone) for other indications
- Severe hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure \>160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mm Hg.
- Clinically significant, uncontrolled medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would put the safety of the patient at risk through participation, or which would affect the how well it works of safety...
- Participation in other treatment studies at the same time.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Groningen, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Groningen, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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