Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Biological bank for patients with autoimmune cytopenia

Official title: Biological Bank for the Patients Followed in a Constitutive Reference Center for Autoimmune Cytopenia

Run by University Hospital, Bordeaux · NCT04005638 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is setting up a collection of biological samples from patients with autoimmune cytopenia to help researchers learn more about these conditions and find better treatments.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Bordeaux
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pessac)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 2, 2019
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsJanuary 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT04005638 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 16 years old diagnosed with autoimmune cytopenia who can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are currently undergoing treatment for autoimmune cytopenia or those with viral infections such as HIV or Hepatitis will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish a biological bank for patients diagnosed with autoimmune cytopenia, including immune thrombocytopenia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and autoimmune neutropenia. The research is conducted by the Internal Medicine Department of Haut-Lévêque Hospital, which has been recognized as a reference center for these conditions. The biological samples collected will support translational and fundamental research, facilitating collaboration between clinical departments and research units to explore the underlying mechanisms of these disorders and develop new treatment options.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to advancements in understanding and treating autoimmune cytopenias, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is not entirely novel, similar studies have shown promise in utilizing biological banks for advancing research in autoimmune diseases.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 16 years old.
* Patients with autoimmune cytopenia according to the definitions reported in the latest update of the French National Care Protocol (PNDS 2017).
* Affiliated person or beneficiary of a social security scheme.
* Free, informed and written consent signed by the participant and the investigator (at the latest on the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Positivity for HIV, Hepatitis C or B virus.
* Pregnant or lactating woman.
* Patient undergoing treatment for autoimmune cytopenia

Where it's running

  • CHU de Bordeaux - service de médecine interne
    Pessac, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.