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Clinical Trial: 4-PBA: Will it increase the level of Alpha 1-Antitrypsin(AAT) in persons with AAT deficiency?
This study is currently recruiting patients.
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to find out whether 4-PBA will increase the level of AAT in persons with AAT deficiency whether or not they have liver disease.
| Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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| alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency | Drug: 4 Phenyl Butyrate (4PBA) | Phase II |
MedlinePlus related topics: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Genetics Home Reference related topics: alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Single Group Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: "4 Phenyl Butyrate Mediated Secretion Rescue in Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficient Individuals"
Study start: November 2001
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years - 65 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-65
- Serum A1-PI levels <11uM an appropriate genetic phenotype/genotype
- 5 of 10 subjects must have documented laboratory evidence of liver disease
- Willingness to withold Prolastin therapy for 6 weeks prior to screening and throughout the 4-PBA dosing period (up to 3 months)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any cause of liver disease other than Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency
- Evidence of advanced liver disease
- HIV positive
- Use of systemic steroids, ursodeoxycholic acid (Actigall, Urso), or herbs in the prior 6 months
Location and Contact Information
Pam Schreck, MSN (352)294-0512 pschreck@ufl.edu
Florida
University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, Florida, 32610-0225, United States; Recruiting
Mark L Brantly, MD, Principal Investigator, University of Florida
More Information
Alpha-1 Foundation Alpha-1 Research Program
Record last reviewed: August 2003
Last Updated: October 13, 2004
Record first received: August 26, 2003
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00067756
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-04-08
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Cache Date: April 8, 2005
Resources
- Folate Deficiency (Lab Tests Online)
- Folate deficiency (Google Health)

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