Author Interviews, Ophthalmology, Thyroid Disease / 26.11.2019
Novel Biologic for Active Thyroid Eye Disease
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Raymond S. Douglas, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology
Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: The data presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual meeting on November 11, 2019 are integrated, pooled efficacy data from the Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials of teprotumumab for the treatment of active thyroid eye disease (TED) compared to placebo. The results support prior analyses of significant reductions in inflammation, proptosis (eye bulging) and diplopia (double vision), as well as improvements in quality of life (QoL). This presentation of the pooled analyses builds on the individual positive results of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical studies. (more…)