Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:10 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:10 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00004660
Eligibility Criteria:
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:
--Disease Characteristics-- Firm diagnosis of Graves' disease with normal thyroid function, i.e.: Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin positive Thyroxine 5-12.5 micrograms/dL Tri-iodothyronine 80-180 nanograms/dL Thyroid-stimulating hormone 0.2-8 milli-International unit (mIU/L) Euthyroid due to therapy acceptable Ophthalmopathy meeting at least 3 of the following criteria: Chemosis or lid edema Lid lag, lid retraction, or restrictive lagophthalmos Proptosis at least 20 mm by Krahn exophthalmometry in at least 1 eye Less than 4 mm discrepancy between eyes Patient perception of "stare" or "bulge" Extraocular muscle motion restriction in 1 or both eyes on clinical exam or by patient report of diplopia at extremes of gaze Extraocular muscle enlargement on computerized tomography (previous study results acceptable) Mild to moderate ophthalmopathy, i.e.: Orbital pain Lacrimation Photophobia Visual blurring or diplopia No optic neuropathy, i.e.: Afferent pupillary defect Impaired color vision on D-15 testing (unless congenital color perception deficiency) Visual field defect Impaired visual acuity No corneal ulcers --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- No prior external-beam radiotherapy to the head and neck At least 2 weeks since corticosteroids --Patient Characteristics-- No prior head and neck tumors No diabetes No pregnant women
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
30 Years
Study:
NCT00004660
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00004660