Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Official title: A Prospective, One-arm and Open Clinical Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide in the Treatment of Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia

Run by Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China · NCT06776510 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will try NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) to raise platelet counts in adults with persistent or relapsed ITP who did not respond to steroids and at least one second-line therapy.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorInstitute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsrituximab, cyclophosphamide, prednisone
Locations1 site (Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 15, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2025
Study endsMarch 1, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 5, 2025
Trial IDNCT06776510 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18 years) with ITP for at least 3 months, platelet counts under 30×10^9/L, ECOG ≤2, and who failed or relapsed after corticosteroids and at least one second-line therapy (such as rituximab or a TPO-RA) are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with newly diagnosed ITP, platelet counts at or above 30×10^9/L, alternative causes of thrombocytopenia, or significant uncontrolled comorbidities are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.

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

What this trial studies

This is a phase 1/2 interventional study testing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (and related compounds) in adults with chronic or relapsed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). The study enrolls patients who failed first-line corticosteroids and at least one second-line therapy such as anti-CD20 antibody or a TPO receptor agonist, and who have platelet counts below 30×10^9/L. Key elements include safety monitoring and measurement of platelet response while allowing one stable concomitant maintenance medication (for example low-dose steroids or a TPO-RA). The trial is conducted at the Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital in Tianjin, China, with scheduled visits for screening, treatment, and follow-up to document hematologic and clinical outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the therapy could increase platelet counts, reduce bleeding, and lessen the need for ongoing immunosuppressive treatments in refractory ITP patients.

How similar studies have gone: This is a relatively novel approach for ITP and NAD-based therapies have limited prior clinical evidence for autoimmune thrombocytopenia, so proven success in similar studies is lacking.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 and above, male or female;
* Conform to the diagnostic criteria of immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) ≥3 months;
* Failure to achieve response or relapse after corticosteroid therapy, and failure to achieve response or relapse after previous second-line treatments such as TPO/TPORAs therapy, or are unable to afford the cost of the treatment;
* The platelet count of \<30 X 10\^9/L measured within 2 days prior to inclusion (During the screening visit and/or before receiving the study drug, platelet counts must be less than 30×10\^9/L on at least two consecutive occasions, with a minimum interval of 1 day between the two tests.);
* ECOG physical state score ≤ 2 points;
* Subjects on stable dose maintenance therapy are allowed to be included (concomitant medications may include corticosteroids (≤0.5 mg/kg of prednisone or equivalent steroids) or TPO receptor agonists, etc.), but at the time of enrollment, only one concomitant medication with a stable dose is permitted. The concomitant medication must have been on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to the first dose of the study drug;
* For female patients of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test result is required. Both female patients of childbearing potential and male patients must use highly effective contraception during the study and for 4 months/6 months after discontinuing treatment;
* Signed and dated written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who are allergic to Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or excipients, or who have previously received CD38 monoclonal antibody treatment with no efficacy.
* Those with autoimmune hemolytic anemia, or various types of secondary and genetic thrombocytopenia, such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, Evans syndrome, common variable immunodeficiency, systemic lupus erythematosus, cirrhosis, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, pseudo-thrombocytopenia, drug-induced thrombocytopenia (e.g., quinine, heparin, antimicrobial drugs, anticonvulsants, etc.).
* A history of any thrombosis or embolism events within 12 months prior to the first dose, or the presence of extensive and severe bleeding, such as hemoptysis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage, sepsis, or other irregular bleeding.
* Participation in any other clinical trial involving investigational drugs (including vaccine studies) or exposure to other investigational drugs within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose.
* Use of anticoagulants or any drugs with antiplatelet effects (e.g., aspirin) within 2 weeks prior to the first dose.
* Receiving emergency treatment for ITP within 2 weeks prior to the first dose (e.g., methylprednisolone, platelet transfusion, intravenous immunoglobulin, or TPO receptor agonist treatment).
* Receiving azathioprine, danazol, cyclosporine A, tacrolimus, sirolimus, or similar drugs within 4 weeks prior to the first dose; receiving CD20 monoclonal antibodies such as rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, or similar drugs within 3 months prior to the first dose.
* Splenectomy within 6 months prior to the first dose.
* Receiving a live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to the first dose, or planning to receive any live vaccine during the study period.
* A history of undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation or organ transplantation.
* A history of clinically significant diseases that, in the investigator's opinion, may pose a risk to the subject's safety or affect the assessment of safety or efficacy during the study if the disease/condition worsens.
* Subjects who have had malignant tumors within the past 5 years prior to screening (excluding completely cured carcinoma in situ of the cervix and non-metastatic squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma of the skin).
* Exhibiting clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at screening: a) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥ the upper limit of normal (ULN); b) Total bilirubin ≥ 1.2 times ULN. ;c) Creatinine or blood urea nitrogen (BUN) ≥ ULN.
* Positive for HIV antibodies or syphilis antibodies.
* Positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) at screening, or positive for hepatitis B core antibody with a positive HBV-DNA result by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, or positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies.
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study; and men whose partners are planning to become pregnant during the study.
* Subjects with mental disorders who are unable to provide informed consent or participate in the trial and follow-up properly.
* Subjects with unresolved toxicity symptoms caused by prior treatments before participating in the trial.
* Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation in this study as assessed by the investigator.

Where it's running

  • Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Blood Disease Hospital
    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Lei Zhang, MD — Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Blood Disease Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Yunfei Chen, MD
  • Email: chenyunfei@ihcams.ac.cn
  • Phone: +8618502220788

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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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