Active clinical trials for "Purpura"

It is a translational research study with mechanistical objectives and including biological samples of patients with thrombocytopenia

This is a UK (United Kingdom) based registry, involving all sites treating newly presenting Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP). From this registry, important epidemiological data will be obtained. Admission and remission samples will be collected. DNA will be collected and analysed from patients wishing to participate to determine if any link exists between mutations/polymorphisms and the risk of TTP. As part of NHS commissioning, we will be undertaking long term follow up, to understand the impact of acute TTP on morbidity and mortality.

While the initial evolution of meningococcal meningitis (MM) is well described, there are few data on the long-term evolution, beyond 1 year. The objective of this research is to evaluate the sequelae of MM beyond 1 year in patients with a history of MM followed in Paris area, France. Most children with MM in France have been included in the MM register and are still being followed. Parents will be offered a detailed clinical evaluation of their child including: a clinical and neurological examination, a cognitive performance assessment, an auditory, speech and visual assessment and an evaluation of the child's progress at school.

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Immune thrombocytopenia is an autoimmune disease in which platelets are targeted by the host immune system. Platelet depletion occurs when autoantibodies targeting glycoproteins (αIIb-β3 and GPIb) found on the surface of platelets opsonize the cells, resulting in destruction by macrophages. These antibodies can also bind to megakaryocytes and prevent complete maturation, which results in lowered levels of platelet production Vitamin D (VD) or 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, may be a potent immunomodulator, and it may have potential therapeutic use in many autoimmune diseases In 1991, researchers found that the production of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-2 in cell cultures were reduced by 1,25(OH)2D3 VD deficiency is very common in children with either newly diagnosed or chronic ITP form.Correlation between hypovitaminosis D and a higher incidence of infections and autoimmune diseases was reported as well Case-Control interventional study (over time each participant will be randomized to be enrolled in one of either study arms in a random sequence). To evaluate the efficacy of VD supplementation as an adjuvant therapy in chronic ITP children and its effect on platelet count and bleeding score. The participants will be - Children from 1 year to 18 years diagnosed with Chronic ITP with platelet count <100,000/microL. Patients groups will be: Patients of Chronic ITP aged from 1year till 18 years old . in this study will be divided into 2 groups ● Group A : All patients with VIT D insufficiency(The preferred level for 25(OH)D is now recommended by many experts to be >30 ng/ml) will receive supplementary Vitamin D3(NIVAGEN Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol 50000 IU) oral once weekly for 3 months as adjuvant therapy in combination with their treatment for ITP. ● Group B : patients in this group have sufficient VIT D level and will be divided into 2 groups : Group 1 B :will receive their standard treatment for ITP with VIT D. Group 2 B :will receive their standard treatment for ITP without VIT D. Complete blood picture will be made at the beginning of study then monthly to evaluate the number of platelets that expected to increase after VD supplementation

This study will compare treatment with 3 courses of high-dose dexamethasone versus treatment with prednisone, for patients recently diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). The primary hypothesis is that patients treated with high-dose dexamethasone will obtain a more durable remission than patients treated with prednisone.

BI 655064 will be administered subcutaneously once weekly in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) for up to 12 weeks.

This trial will study different dose levels of hA20 (IMMU-106) to see if they are safe and effective for treating ITP.

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of multiple doses of Staphylococcal protein A (PRTX-100) in adult patients with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP). The pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity and pharmacodynamics will also be studied. Patients will be enrolled into 1 of 3 dose groups and receive 4 weekly IV doses of PRTX-100. A Safety Monitoring Committee will review safety data through Day 28 for the first 5 patients in a dose group before escalation to the next higher dose level. Patients will be followed for 8 weeks after dosing for safety, PK, immunogenicity and effect on platelet count(pharmacodynamics).

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder that causes blood clots to form in blood vessels. The main treatment for TTP is plasma exchange, in which affected patients receive transfusions of plasma, the liquid part of blood, from healthy donors. This study will examine the effectiveness of an antibody, rituximab, in combination with plasma exchange, at improving the immune response in people with TTP and decreasing the recurrence of TTP.