Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of GLOBAFFIN® for autoimmune diseases

Official title: Documentation of the Safety and Effectiveness Profile of the IgG Immunoadsorber GLOBAFFIN® in Clinical Routine (SEPIAR)

Run by Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH · NCT04078698 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if GLOBAFFIN® is safe and effective for treating autoimmune diseases by looking at how it affects certain antibody levels in patients aged 18 and older.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorFresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
Industry-sponsored
Locations3 sites (Braunschweig, Niedersachsen and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04078698 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with autoimmune diseases who can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications to the GLOBAFFIN® treatment or those currently participating in other interventional studies may 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 study aims to document the safety and effectiveness profile of the immunoadsorber GLOBAFFIN® in clinical practice for patients with autoimmune diseases. The primary objective is to estimate the mean relative reduction in total IgG levels from pre- to post-treatment after each session. Patients aged 18 and older who meet specific inclusion criteria will receive treatment with GLOBAFFIN® according to its intended use. The study will follow a structured approach to ensure compliance and accurate documentation of results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases by effectively reducing IgG levels.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar immunoadsorption techniques, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Minimum age of 18 years
* Informed consent signed and dated by study patient and investigator/authorised physician
* Ability to understand the nature and requirements of the study
* Treatment with one of the immunoadsorber system GLOBAFFIN® according to the intended use.

Exclusion Criteria:

General:

* Any condition which could interfere with the patient's ability to comply with the study
* In case of female patients: pregnancy or lactation period (if patient is ≥ 55 years old or have been surgically sterilized, a negative pregnancy test is not required)
* Participation in an interventional clinical study during the preceding 30 days.
* Participation in an interventional clinical study with pharmacological active substances (e.g. therapeutic antibodies) during the preceding 60 days.
* Any deviation from the intended use

Study-specific:

Any contraindication listed in the valid instruction for use:

* Hypersensitivity or allergy against any materials used in either the immunoadsorber column or the extracorporeal circuit
* Inability to withstand the stress of an extracorporeal treatment procedure due to their age, their physical developments or their clinical constitution
* Previously demonstrated hypersensitivity associated with therapeutic apheresis
* No suitable anticoagulation treatment, such as due to known hypersensitivity to heparin or ACD-A
* Haemorrhagic diathesis in which extracorporeal apheresis procedures and anticoagulation performed have a high bleeding hazard
* Severe cardiovascular disease, so that extracorporeal treatment is not possible
* Acute, systemic infection

Where it's running

  • Städtisches Klinikum Braunschweig
    Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Diakonissenkrankenhaus Flensburg
    Flensburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • University of Ulm - Department of Neurology
    Ulm, Germany
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.