Eltrombopag-related liver problems in immune thrombocytopenia

Eltrombopag Induced Liver Dysfunction During Treatment of Immunethrombocytopenic Purpura

NA · Sohag University · NCT07093606

See if eltrombopag leads to liver dysfunction in adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorSohag University (other)
Locations1 site (Sohag)
Trial IDNCT07093606 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This interventional study follows adults with primary ITP who are receiving eltrombopag and have normal baseline liver tests to measure new liver dysfunction. Participants will undergo regular liver function testing during treatment to record the incidence and severity of abnormalities. People with pre-existing liver disease or on other hepatotoxic drugs are excluded, and patients lost to follow-up are removed from analysis. The study will collect and report frequency and severity of LFT changes at Sohag University Hospital to inform safer use of eltrombopag.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (≥18) with primary ITP who are receiving eltrombopag, have normal baseline liver function tests, and can attend regular follow-up at the study site.

Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing liver disease, those taking other hepatotoxic medications, pediatric patients, or anyone unable to complete follow-up are unlikely to benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians detect and manage liver side effects of eltrombopag and improve patient safety.

How similar studies have performed: Previous reports have documented liver enzyme elevations with eltrombopag, but estimates of how often and how severe these events are vary between studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria Adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with primary ITP. Receiving eltrombopag as part of their treatment. Baseline liver function tests (LFTs) within normal limits. Patients with diabetes Patients without diabetes Patients with fatty liver Patients without fatty liver

Exclusion Criteria:

Pre-existing liver disease (e.g., hepatitis, cirrhosis, NAFLD). Concurrent use of hepatotoxic drugs. Patients lost to follow-up.

Where this trial is running

Sohag

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: ITP - Immune Thrombocytopenia

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.