Trial Outcomes & Findings for Mechanistic Study of Subclinical Hypothyroidism In the Elderly (NCT NCT02399475)

NCT ID: NCT02399475

Last Updated: 2021-03-09

Results Overview

TSH area under the curve within 60 minutes of TRH stimulation when TSH is at goal

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

14 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 min post TRH

Results posted on

2021-03-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Levothyroxine First
Participants will start on the thyroid hormone Levothyroxine prior to crossing over to Liothyronine Levothyroxine: Oral levothyroxine with a total starting dose of 0.7mcg/kg/day split into three daily doses will be titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Liothyronine: Oral liothyronine with a starting dose of 1/3 of the weight-based LT4 dose divided into three daily doses titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone: 200 µg intravenous TRH will be given at study visit 1 (baseline), study visit 2 (on first thyroid treatment), and study visit 3 (on second thyroid treatment).
Liothyronine First
Participants will start on the thyroid hormone Liothyronine prior to crossing over to Levothyroxine Levothyroxine: Oral levothyroxine with a total starting dose of 0.7mcg/kg/day split into three daily doses will be titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Liothyronine: Oral liothyronine with a starting dose of 1/3 of the weight-based LT4 dose divided into three daily doses titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone: 200 µg intravenous TRH will be given at study visit 1 (baseline), study visit 2 (on first thyroid treatment), and study visit 3 (on second thyroid treatment).
Overall Study
STARTED
7
7
Overall Study
COMPLETED
6
7
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Levothyroxine First
Participants will start on the thyroid hormone Levothyroxine prior to crossing over to Liothyronine Levothyroxine: Oral levothyroxine with a total starting dose of 0.7mcg/kg/day split into three daily doses will be titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Liothyronine: Oral liothyronine with a starting dose of 1/3 of the weight-based LT4 dose divided into three daily doses titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone: 200 µg intravenous TRH will be given at study visit 1 (baseline), study visit 2 (on first thyroid treatment), and study visit 3 (on second thyroid treatment).
Liothyronine First
Participants will start on the thyroid hormone Liothyronine prior to crossing over to Levothyroxine Levothyroxine: Oral levothyroxine with a total starting dose of 0.7mcg/kg/day split into three daily doses will be titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Liothyronine: Oral liothyronine with a starting dose of 1/3 of the weight-based LT4 dose divided into three daily doses titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone: 200 µg intravenous TRH will be given at study visit 1 (baseline), study visit 2 (on first thyroid treatment), and study visit 3 (on second thyroid treatment).
Overall Study
Physician Decision
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Mechanistic Study of Subclinical Hypothyroidism In the Elderly

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Levothyroxine First
n=6 Participants
Participants will start on the thyroid hormone Levothyroxine prior to crossing over to Liothyronine Levothyroxine: Oral levothyroxine with a total starting dose of 0.7mcg/kg/day split into three daily doses will be titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Liothyronine: Oral liothyronine with a starting dose of 1/3 of the weight-based LT4 dose divided into three daily doses titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone: 200 µg intravenous TRH will be given at study visit 1 (baseline), study visit 2 (on first thyroid treatment), and study visit 3 (on second thyroid treatment).
Liothyronine First
n=7 Participants
Participants will start on the thyroid hormone Liothyronine prior to crossing over to Levothyroxine Levothyroxine: Oral levothyroxine with a total starting dose of 0.7mcg/kg/day split into three daily doses will be titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Liothyronine: Oral liothyronine with a starting dose of 1/3 of the weight-based LT4 dose divided into three daily doses titrated to a target TSH level of 0.5 -1.5mU/L Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone: 200 µg intravenous TRH will be given at study visit 1 (baseline), study visit 2 (on first thyroid treatment), and study visit 3 (on second thyroid treatment).
Total
n=13 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
77 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5 • n=39 Participants
77 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4 • n=41 Participants
77 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5 • n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
2 Participants
n=41 Participants
4 Participants
n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=39 Participants
5 Participants
n=41 Participants
9 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
6 Participants
n=39 Participants
7 Participants
n=41 Participants
13 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
6 participants
n=39 Participants
7 participants
n=41 Participants
13 participants
n=35 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 min post TRH

TSH area under the curve within 60 minutes of TRH stimulation when TSH is at goal

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Levothyroxine
n=13 Participants
While taking levothyroxine
Liothyronine
n=13 Participants
While taking liothyronine
TSH Area Under the Curve
267.8 μIU*min/mL
Standard Deviation 137.3
266.2 μIU*min/mL
Standard Deviation 140.2

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Between 0 and 180 min after TRH stimulation

The maximum concentration of TSH after TRH stimulation when TSH is at goal

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Levothyroxine
n=13 Participants
While taking levothyroxine
Liothyronine
n=13 Participants
While taking liothyronine
TSH Max
5.5 mIU/L
Standard Deviation 3.0
5.4 mIU/L
Standard Deviation 2.9

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: An average of 7 months after initiating therapy

Free thyroxine level when TSH level is at goal on therapy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Levothyroxine
n=13 Participants
While taking levothyroxine
Liothyronine
n=13 Participants
While taking liothyronine
Free T4 Level
1.65 ng/dL
Standard Deviation 0.11
0.46 ng/dL
Standard Deviation 0.19

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: An average of 7 months

Total triiodothyronine level when TSH is at goal on therapy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Levothyroxine
n=13 Participants
While taking levothyroxine
Liothyronine
n=13 Participants
While taking liothyronine
Total T3 Level
1.12 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.24
1.98 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.51

Adverse Events

Levothyroxine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Liothyronine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Anne Cappola

University of Pennsylvania

Phone: 2155375359

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place