Tacrolimus Plus Glucocorticoid for Severe Thrombocytopenia in SS
Sjogren Syndrome With Other Organ Involvement
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Sjogren Syndrome With Other Organ Involvement focused on measuring Sjogren's syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Tacrolimus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome according to the 2002 revised American-European Consensus Group (AECG) criteria. Baseline platelet counts less than 30×109/L. Exclusion Criteria: Concomitant other systemic autoimmune diseases. Other severe complications of Sjogren's syndrome. Abnormal laboratory tests such as: white blood cell count <2.5x10^9/L, hemoglobin <80 g/L, AST/ALT >1.5 ULN, serum creatine > 1.5 mg/dL. Received glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants, or biological agents within 3 months. Active acute or chronic infections. History of malignancy. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Prednisolone monotherapy
Prednisolone plus Tacrolimus
Oral prednisolone 1mg/kg daily for 4 weeks, then tapered to 7.5mg in 8 weeks.
Oral prednisolone 1mg/kg daily for 4 weeks, then tapered to 7.5mg in 8 weeks. Oral tacrolimus 1-2mg twice daily for 12 weeks.