New pill could tame overactive thyroid in Graves' disease
NCT ID NCT06984627
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests two doses of rilzabrutinib, an oral drug, in 30 adults with Graves' disease (with or without eye problems). The main goal is to see if the drug lowers high thyroid hormone levels over 16 weeks. Researchers will also monitor safety and side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- rilzabrutinib
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new oral treatment option for Graves' disease that helps control thyroid hormone levels without lifelong medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may not effectively lower thyroid hormones or could cause side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who have a confirmed diagnosis of Graves' disease with active hyperthyroidism, with or without active Graves' orbitopathy at the time of screening. * A subset of participants will have a diagnosis of active Graves' orbitopathy, as confirmed by ophthalmic exam at screening and a clinical activity score (CAS) ≥3 for the most severely affected eye, and associated with one or more of the following: lid retraction ≥2 mm, moderate or severe soft tissue involvement, proptosis ≥2 mm, and/or intermittent or constant diplopia. * Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies. Exclusion Criteria: * History of hyperthyroidism not caused by Graves' disease (eg, hyperthyroidism due to toxic multinodular goiter, autonomous thyroid nodule, acute inflammatory thyroiditis). * History of thyroid storm or at high risk of developing thyroid storm as determined by evaluating clinician. * Enlarged thyroid goiter causing upper airway obstruction and/or requiring surgical intervention during the study period. * For participant with Graves' orbitopathy, requires immediate surgical ophthalmological intervention or is planning corrective surgery/irradiation during the course of the study. * Sight threatening Graves' orbitopathy or decreased visual acuity due to optic neuropathy within the last 6 months. * Corneal decompensation unresponsive to medical management. * Onset of Graves' orbitopathy symptoms \>9 months prior to baseline. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
15 sites in 5 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Investigational Site Number : 1240001
RECRUITINGSherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4, Canada
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Investigational Site Number : 1240002
RECRUITINGSurrey, British Columbia, V3T 4G8, Canada
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Investigational Site Number : 1240003
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 4L7, Canada
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Investigational Site Number : 2760001
RECRUITINGFrankfurt, 60590, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760002
RECRUITINGEssen, 45147, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 3800001
RECRUITINGMilan, Milano, 20122, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 3800002
RECRUITINGPisa, 56126, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 3800003
RECRUITINGPalermo, 90127, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 3800004
RECRUITINGMilan, Milano, 20132, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 3800005
RECRUITINGMerano, Bolzano / Bozen, 39100, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 7240001
RECRUITINGPamplona, Navarre, 31008, Spain
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Investigational Site Number : 7240002
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Catalunya [Cataluña], 08036, Spain
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Investigational Site Number : 7240004
RECRUITINGSeville, Sevilla, 41009, Spain
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Investigational Site Number : 8260001
RECRUITINGNewcastle upon Tyne, England, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom
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Investigational Site Number : 8260003
RECRUITINGMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD, United Kingdom
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