Dosing of LT4 in Older Individuals

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Hypothyroidism
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
228 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania · Other
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About This Trial

Our overall goal is to determine the clinical consequences of allowing greater flexibility in LT4 dosing in older individuals who take LT4.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Male or female, community dwelling, aged 65 years or older 4. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism of any etiology for at l…
Contacts

Anne R. Cappola, M.D., Sc.M.

215-573-5359

acappola@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

CONTACT

Theresa M. Scattergood, M.S.N., R.N.

215-898-9275

theresa.scattergood@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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