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Levothyroxine new formulation

Phase 2

Hypothyroidism | Small molecule | Endocrine |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Trials Updated: Jul 20, 2015

Levothyroxine new formulation target and mechanism

Molecular targetTHRA, THRB
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Levothyroxine sodium new formulation

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment101

FDA Designations

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Levothyroxine new formulation clinical trials

Levothyroxine new formulation · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01916304Study of Dose Adjustment From Levothyroxine to a New Levothyroxine Sodium Test FormulationHypothyroidism
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Dose Adjustment From Levothyroxine to a New Levothyroxine Sodium Test Formulation
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants That Do Not Need a Change of Dose
2 months (± 2 weeks) after switch to sodium formulation.

Dose change was determined by physician according to their clinical judgement.

Secondary Endpoints

Magnitude of the Change in Daily Dose Needed
2 months (± 2 weeks) after switch to sodium formulation.
Percentage of Participants That Obtained a Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Between 0.4-2.5 mU/L
Month 4 (± 4 weeks) after inclusion into study.
Absolute Serum Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Values
Baseline, Month 2 (± 2 weeks) and Month 4 (± 4 weeks) after inclusion into study.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Levothyroxine sodium new formulationEXPERIMENTALLevothyroxine (25-225 μg), tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 to 20 weeks. Dose administered depends on the thyroid stimulating hormone level.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Levothyroxine sodium new formulationDRUGLevothyroxine tablets
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. (Near) total thyroidectomised patients. 2. Aged 18 years and older. 3. Stabilised on the same daily dose of L-Thyroxine Christiaens® during the last 6 weeks before inclusion in the study. 4. Written informed consent given. 5. Able and willing to comply with protocol requireme...

Countries:Belgium
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Frequently asked questions about Levothyroxine new formulation

What is levothyroxine new formulation used for?

Levothyroxine new formulation is being developed for the treatment of hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is a reformulated version of levothyroxine sodium, a standard hormone replacement therapy, and is intended to provide an alternative option for patients who require dose adjustment.

How does levothyroxine new formulation work?

Levothyroxine new formulation acts as an agonist at the thyroid hormone receptors THRA and THRB. By binding to and activating these nuclear receptors, it mimics the action of endogenous thyroid hormones, thereby restoring normal metabolic, developmental, and physiological processes in patients with hypothyroidism.

Who is developing levothyroxine new formulation?

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (ticker: TAK) is the developer of levothyroxine new formulation. The company is responsible for the clinical development program of this reformulated levothyroxine sodium product.

What phase is levothyroxine new formulation in?

Levothyroxine new formulation is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational product and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 2 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed.

What clinical trials is levothyroxine new formulation in?

Levothyroxine new formulation has been studied in one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT01916304, titled "Study of Dose Adjustment From Levothyroxine to a New Levothyroxine Sodium Test Formulation." The trial enrolled 101 participants with hypothyroidism in Belgium and was an uncontrolled study.

Is levothyroxine new formulation the same as levothyroxine sodium new formulation?

Yes, levothyroxine new formulation is also known as levothyroxine sodium new formulation. Both names refer to the same investigational product developed by Takeda for hypothyroidism.