NCT03708627 · Johns Hopkins University
Bimatoprost as a Treatment for Graves' Orbitopathy
What this study is about
Testing whether Bimatoprost, a topical eye drop used for glaucoma, can be used to induce periorbital fat atrophy in patients with Graves' disease
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Testing whether Bimatoprost, a topical eye drop used for glaucoma, can be used to induce periorbital fat atrophy in patients with Graves' disease
Interventions
DRUG
Bimatoprost Ophthalmic
Bimatoprost, aka Lumigan, one drop in one eye nightly
Primary outcome measures
Reduction in periorbital fat causing improvement in proptosis
Time frame: 1 year
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Graves' Ophthalmopathy with Exophthalmos/Proptosis -
Exclusion criteria
- Active Graves Disease, Currently pregnant, Taking Steroids \-
Where
- Seattle, Washington
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 17, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations