Investigating the role of inflammation markers in diagnosing immune thrombocytopenia
Official title: Role of Acute Phase Proteins In Diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenia
Run by Sohag University · NCT06715215 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if certain inflammation markers can help doctors diagnose immune thrombocytopenia more accurately in patients aged 1 to 50.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag, Sahag) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06715215 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 1 to 50 years with a platelet count of less than 100 × 10^9/L diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with thrombocytopenia due to other causes, such as hypersplenism or bone marrow diseases, 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 study focuses on immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition characterized by low platelet counts due to antibody-mediated destruction. It aims to evaluate the role of acute phase proteins (APP), which are inflammation markers that change in concentration during inflammatory states, in the diagnosis of ITP. By analyzing these proteins, the study seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy for patients with ITP. The research will involve patients aged 1 to 50 years who meet specific inclusion criteria related to platelet counts and bone marrow findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the diagnostic process for immune thrombocytopenia, leading to more accurate and timely treatment for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific role of acute phase proteins in diagnosing ITP is not widely studied, similar approaches using inflammation markers have shown promise in other conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with platelet less than 100 × 109/L diagnosed as immune thrombocytopenia by bone marrow findings . Age of patients : from 1 year to 50 years. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Other causes of thrombocytopenia as: * Hypersplenism. * Bone marrow diseases including : aplastic anemia, leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. * Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. * Exposure to toxic chemicals as arsenic and benzene. * Medications to treat bacterial infections (antibiotics)and treat seizures or blood thinner heparin.
Where it's running
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Sohag university hospital
Sohag, Sahag, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rana M Abd Elhameed, Resident
- Email: rana_mohamed_post@med.sohag.edu.eg
- Phone: 01070198923
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.