Abstract

The objective of this study is to determine whether prednisone and methotrexate are effective in the treatment of rapidly progressing hearing loss in both ears. This condition is called idiopathic progressive bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (IPBSNHL). Researchers feel that IPBSNHL is caused by inflammation. This inflammation is triggered by an autoimmune process or immune system reactions of the body against itself. Treatment has aimed at suppression or control of these processes with powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. Prednisone and methotrexate are drugs known to work with some autoimmune conditions and are approved by the FDA, but not for the purpose of treating patients with IPBSNHL. Thus, for this study prednisone and methotrexate are considered experimental. There will be approximately 36 participants at this site and approximately 180 participants nationwide.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR001066-23
Application #
6308023
Study Section
Project Start
1999-12-01
Project End
2000-11-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
23
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$575
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02199

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