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Immune ThrombocytopeniaNCT03183284

Comparison Between Methyl Prednisolone and Intravenous Dexamethazone in Severe Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpra

An observational study of Immune Thrombocytopenia, run by Assiut University.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

Immune thrombocytopenic purpra(ITP) is an autoimmune thrombocytopenic syndrome characterized by decreased platelet count and increased risk of bleeding, primarily due to immunoglobulins G(IgG)autoantibodies opsonizing the individual's platelets,resulting in markedly enhanced Fc receptors(FcR)-mediated phagocytosis and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Immune Thrombocytopenia
How many people
100 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
30 Jun 2017to 1 Jun 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: patients will be recruited in each group of therapy IV dexamethasone 40 mg/ day for 4 days versus IV methyl prednisolone 1 gm/day for 3 days.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients were aged 18or older diagnosed as acute severe ITP presented with active bleeding for emergency treatment.

Who cannot join

  • Any contraindications for steroid therapy (osteoprosis, uncontrolled diabetes or uncontrolled hypertension).

About this study

Official title: Comparison Study of Methyl Prdnisolone Versus Intravenous Dexamethazone in Severe Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpra

Immune thrombocytopenic purpra(ITP) is an autoimmune thrombocytopenic syndrome characterized by decreased platelet count and increased risk of bleeding, primarily due to immunoglobulins G(IgG)autoantibodies opsonizing the individual's platelets,resulting in markedly enhanced Fc receptors(FcR)-mediated phagocytosis and destruction by macrophages in the reticuloendothelial system within spleen Severe ITP defined as :Patients who have clinically relevant bleeding that mean that patients have bleeding symptoms at presentation sufficient to mandate treatment,or occurrence of new bleeding symptoms requiring additional therapeutic intervention with a different platelet-enhancing agent or an increased dose.

Read the detailed description

Immune thrombocytopenic purpra(ITP) is an autoimmune thrombocytopenic syndrome characterized by decreased platelet count and increased risk of bleeding, primarily due to immunoglobulins G(IgG)autoantibodies opsonizing the individual's platelets,resulting in markedly enhanced Fc receptors(FcR)-mediated phagocytosis and destruction by macrophages in the reticuloendothelial system within spleen Severe ITP defined as :Patients who have clinically relevant bleeding that mean that patients have bleeding symptoms at presentation sufficient to mandate treatment,or occurrence of new bleeding symptoms requiring additional therapeutic intervention with a different platelet-enhancing agent or an increased dose.Prednislone is the standard intial first-line therapy in naïve ITP patients.Prednislone is usually given at 0.5 to 2mg/kg until platelet count increase(>30-50 *10^9/L )which may require several days to several weeks,however prednisone should be rapidly tapered after 4 weeks to avoid corticosteroid related complication. In a trial to shorten the duration and reduce adverse effects of corticosteroids treatment. Dexamethasone in a dose of 40mg/day has been administered for 4days (equivalent to~400mg of prednisone per day) achieved 85% initial reponse and sustained response 50% of adult cases of ITP at 6 months follow up

Keywords
dexamethazone, prednislone, severe ITP
Medical subject headings
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percentage of patients respond to intravenous dexamethazone compared to patients received intravenous methylprednisolone in severe immune thrombocytopenic purpra

    Measured: one year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Jun 2017
  2. Study start30 Jun 2017 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2017 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2018 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03183284
Sponsor's protocol ID
Hager2791
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
14 May 2017
Last updated
12 Jun 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Immune Thrombocytopenia, run by Assiut University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jun 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Percentage of patients respond to intravenous dexamethazone compared to patients received intravenous methylprednisolone in severe immune thrombocytopenic purpra (time frame: one year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Jun 2017.

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