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thalidomide and Nerve Degeneration

thalidomide has been researched along with Nerve Degeneration in 12 studies

Thalidomide: A piperidinyl isoindole originally introduced as a non-barbiturate hypnotic, but withdrawn from the market due to teratogenic effects. It has been reintroduced and used for a number of immunological and inflammatory disorders. Thalidomide displays immunosuppressive and anti-angiogenic activity. It inhibits release of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA from monocytes, and modulates other cytokine action.
thalidomide : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of R- and S-thalidomide.
2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione : A dicarboximide that is isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen is substituted by a 2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl group.

Nerve Degeneration: Loss of functional activity and trophic degeneration of nerve axons and their terminal arborizations following the destruction of their cells of origin or interruption of their continuity with these cells. The pathology is characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases. Often the process of nerve degeneration is studied in research on neuroanatomical localization and correlation of the neurophysiology of neural pathways.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Lenalidomide is a potent immunomodulatory agent, with the ability to down-regulate pro-inflammatory cytokines and up-regulate anti-inflammatory cytokines."5.35Lenalidomide (Revlimid) administration at symptom onset is neuroprotective in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ( Beal, MF; Calingasan, NY; Hensley, K; Kiaei, M; Neymotin, A; Petri, S; Schafer, P; Stewart, C; Wille, E, 2009)
"Sensory neuropathies developed in three of four patients with prurigo nodularis who had been treated with thalidomide."3.67Thalidomide-induced peripheral neuropathy. Effect of serum factor on nerve cultures. ( Antel, J; Aronson, IK; Van den Broek, H; West, DP; Yu, R, 1984)
"Lenalidomide is a potent immunomodulatory agent, with the ability to down-regulate pro-inflammatory cytokines and up-regulate anti-inflammatory cytokines."1.35Lenalidomide (Revlimid) administration at symptom onset is neuroprotective in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ( Beal, MF; Calingasan, NY; Hensley, K; Kiaei, M; Neymotin, A; Petri, S; Schafer, P; Stewart, C; Wille, E, 2009)
" The threshold neurotoxic dosage is lower than previously reported."1.35Thalidomide and sensory neurotoxicity: a neurophysiological study. ( Arienti, S; Doria, A; Ermani, M; Rondinone, R; Zara, G, 2008)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19908 (66.67)18.7374
1990's1 (8.33)18.2507
2000's2 (16.67)29.6817
2010's1 (8.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wang, JY2
Huang, YN1
Chiu, CC1
Tweedie, D1
Luo, W1
Pick, CG1
Chou, SY1
Luo, Y1
Hoffer, BJ1
Greig, NH1
Neymotin, A1
Petri, S1
Calingasan, NY1
Wille, E1
Schafer, P1
Stewart, C1
Hensley, K1
Beal, MF1
Kiaei, M1
Zara, G1
Ermani, M1
Rondinone, R1
Arienti, S1
Doria, A1
Aronson, IK1
Yu, R1
West, DP1
Van den Broek, H1
Antel, J1
Vides, EA1
Cabrera, A1
Ahern, KP1
Levis, WR1
Schröder, JM2
Gibbels, E2
Matthiesen, T1
Thomas, PK1
Amelung, W1
Püntmann, E1
Fullerton, PM1
O'Sullivan, DJ1
McBride, WG1
Scheid, W1
Wieck, HH1
Kinzel, W1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Double Blinded Randomized Crossover Phase III Study of Oral Thalidomide Versus Placebo in Patients With Stage D0 Androgen Dependent Prostate Cancer Following Limited Hormonal Ablation[NCT00004635]Phase 3159 participants (Actual)Interventional2000-03-01Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

The Number of Participants With Adverse Events

Here are the total number of participants with adverse events. For the detailed list of adverse events see the adverse event module. (NCT00004635)
Timeframe: Date treatment consent signed to date off study, approximately 60 months

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Thalidomide117
Placebo98

Time to Progression

Time to progression is defined as follows: if the PSA returns to baseline (defined as the PSA value prior to starting leuprolide or goserelin) or increases to the absolute value of 5 ng/ml. (NCT00004635)
Timeframe: 36 months

Interventionmonths (Median)
Thalidomide15
Placebo9.6

Reviews

1 review available for thalidomide and Nerve Degeneration

ArticleYear
The morphological basis for alterations in nerve conduction in peripheral neuropathy.
    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine, 1971, Volume: 64, Issue:3

    Topics: Amyloidosis; Animals; Axons; Beriberi; Cresols; Demyelinating Diseases; Diabetic Neuropathies; Diffu

1971

Trials

1 trial available for thalidomide and Nerve Degeneration

ArticleYear
Effect of zafirlukast on leprosy reactions.
    International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association, 1999, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Clofazimine; Cohort Studies; D

1999

Other Studies

10 other studies available for thalidomide and Nerve Degeneration

ArticleYear
Pomalidomide mitigates neuronal loss, neuroinflammation, and behavioral impairments induced by traumatic brain injury in rat.
    Journal of neuroinflammation, 2016, 06-28, Volume: 13, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Apoptosis; Brain Injuries, Traumatic; Cells, Cultured; Cerebral Cortex; Cytokines; Disease

2016
Lenalidomide (Revlimid) administration at symptom onset is neuroprotective in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Experimental neurology, 2009, Volume: 220, Issue:1

    Topics: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antineoplastic Agents; Body Weight

2009
Thalidomide and sensory neurotoxicity: a neurophysiological study.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 2008, Volume: 79, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Angiogenesis Inhibitors; Disability Evaluation; Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneou

2008
Thalidomide-induced peripheral neuropathy. Effect of serum factor on nerve cultures.
    Archives of dermatology, 1984, Volume: 120, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Animals; Cells, Cultured; Female; Fetus; Ganglia, Spinal; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Ne

1984
[Unmyelinated nerve fibers in senile nerves and in late thalidomide neuropathy: a quantitative electron microscopic study (author's transl)].
    Acta neuropathologica, 1977, Aug-31, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aging; Axons; Biopsy; Female; Humans; Male; Microscopy, Electron; Middle Aged; Nerve Degenerat

1977
Experimental thalidomide neuropathy: the morphological correlate of reduced conduction velocity.
    Acta neuropathologica, 1985, Volume: 65, Issue:3-4

    Topics: Animals; Female; Microscopy, Electron; Myelin Sheath; Nerve Degeneration; Neurons, Afferent; Periphe

1985
[Clinical aspects and therapy of the so-called Contergan-polyneuropathy].
    Der Nervenarzt, 1966, Volume: 37, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Central Nervous System Diseases; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nerve Degeneration;

1966
Thalidomide neuropathy: a clinical electrophysiological, and histological follow-up study.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1968, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Action Potentials; Adult; Aged; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Leg; Median Nerve; Middle Aged; N

1968
Fetal nerve cell degeneration produced by thalidomide in rabbits.
    Teratology, 1974, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Animals; Cell Nucleolus; Cell Nucleus; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug

1974
[Thalidomide neuropathy in the late stage. A clinical documentation].
    Fortschritte der Neurologie, Psychiatrie, und ihrer Grenzgebiete, 1973, Volume: 41, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Leprosy; Male; Middle Aged; Motor Neurons; Nerve Degenerati

1973