Topical Timolol 0.5% Solution for Proliferating Infantile Hemangiomas
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn about a new potential use for topical timolol 0.5% aqueous solution that may help treat small uncomplicated infantile hemangiomas. This study would examine whether topical timolol could be a potential therapy.
Description
At the first visit, subjects will fill out a questionnaire that asks about the child's history and the hemangioma. Photographs and measurements will be taken at this and each subsequent visit. At the first visit, subjects will have a physical exam, including vital signs, height and weight. An EKG will also be done. Study drug will be dispensed and instructions given. Half of the subjects will receive a placebo. This is a blinded randomized study. Follow-up visits will be weekly for the first two weeks (three visits total including the first visit), then monthly until the study is over. Photographs and measurements will again be taken at each visit. Subjects will be asked to evaluate the size and the color of the hemangioma against the first photographs and fill out forms regarding any changes in behavior and asked about any side effects.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Placebo Control, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Conditions
Hemangioma
Intervention
topical 0.5% Timolol, Control (placebo) group
Location
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland
Oregon
United States
97239-4501
Status
Recruiting
Source
Oregon Health and Science University
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01147601
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Timolol
A beta-adrenergic antagonist similar in action to PROPRANOLOL. The levo-isomer is the more active. Timolol has been proposed as an antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antiangina, and antiglaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.
Astringents
Agents, usually topical, that cause the contraction of tissues for the control of bleeding or secretions.
Pulmonary Sclerosing Hemangioma
A benign neoplasm of pneumocytes, cells of the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. Originally considered to be vascular in origin, it is now classified as an epithelial tumor with several elements, including solid cellular areas, papillary structure, sclerotic regions, and dilated blood-filled spaces resembling HEMANGIOMA.
Hemangioma, Capillary
A dull red, firm, dome-shaped hemangioma, sharply demarcated from surrounding skin, usually located on the head and neck, which grows rapidly and generally undergoes regression and involution without scarring. It is caused by proliferation of immature capillary vessels in active stroma, and is usually present at birth or occurs within the first two or three months of life. (Dorland, 27th ed)
17-hydroxycorticosteroids
A group of hydroxycorticosteroids bearing a hydroxy group at the 17-position. Urinary excretion of these compounds is used as an index of adrenal function. They are used systemically in the free alcohol form, but with esterification of the hydroxy groups, topical effectiveness is increased.
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