Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluation of diagnosis and treatment for autoimmune cytopenias

Official title: Evaluation of the Diagnostic/Therapeutic Course of Patients With Autoimmune Cytopenias (Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia AIHA, Immune Thrombocytopenia ITP, Chronic Idiopathic/Autoimmune Neutropenia CIN/AIN) and Identification of Predictive and Prognostic Markers.

Run by Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico · NCT05931718 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to understand how autoimmune cytopenias are diagnosed and treated, looking at different tests and treatments to see what works best for patients.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2019
Main results expectedSeptember 2030
Study endsJune 2035
Registry record updatedOctober 15, 2024
Trial IDNCT05931718 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with autoimmune cytopenias.

Probably not a fit

Patients with conditions that prevent them from providing informed consent or those diagnosed with immune cytopenia for more than six months prior to enrollment 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 observational study aims to characterize the diagnostic and therapeutic management of autoimmune cytopenias, including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenia, and chronic idiopathic/autoimmune neutropenia. It will evaluate traditional and novel diagnostic tools, the types and sequences of therapies administered, response rates, and adverse events. Additionally, it will assess clinical and laboratory predictors of outcomes and the evolution of autoimmune cytopenias into myelodysplastic syndromes. A subgroup of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes will also be included to investigate immunologic events and red cell metabolism.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with autoimmune cytopenias.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on autoimmune cytopenias, this specific approach focusing on a comprehensive evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic management is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of autoimmune cytopenias (AIHA/ITP/CIN/AIN)
* age \>/= 18 years
* ability to sign informed consent
* availability to undergo 3 year follow up
* for the subgroup of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome: bone marrow evaluation showing \>/= 10% dysplastic features of at least one lineage along with MDS defining cytopenia and/or MDS defining cytogenetics.

Exclusion Criteria:

* any condition impeding the acquisition of the informed consent
* immune cytopenia diagnosis preceding \>/= 6 months the enrolment

Where it's running

  • Fondazione Irccs Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
    Milan, Italy
    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.
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