Registry for patients with Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
Official title: An Observational, Non-Interventional, Multi-Center, Multi-National Study of Patients With Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (aHUS Registry)
Run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · NCT01522183 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from people with Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome to see how the disease progresses in those treated with eculizumab or ravulizumab and those who aren't treated at all.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | eculizumab, ravulizumab |
| Locations | 141 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 140 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 18, 2013 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2031 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | September 16, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT01522183 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include males and females of any age diagnosed with aHUS, regardless of whether they have an identified complement pathogenic variant.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome solely due to Shiga Toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) may not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This registry collects post-marketing safety data on patients diagnosed with Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) who are treated with eculizumab or ravulizumab, as well as those who are untreated. The study aims to gather comprehensive information on the progression of the disease in all enrolled patients, regardless of their treatment status. By documenting patient outcomes and safety data, the registry seeks to enhance understanding of aHUS and improve future treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could provide valuable insights into the safety and efficacy of treatments for aHUS, ultimately leading to better patient management.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully utilized registries to gather safety and efficacy data for rare diseases, indicating that this approach is both valid and beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female patients of any age, including minors, who have been diagnosed with aHUS * Patients with or without an identified complement pathogenic variant or anti-complement factor antibody * Able to give written informed consent. Patient or patient's parent/legal guardian must be willing and able to given written informed consent and the patient (if minor) must be willing to give written informed assent \[if applicable as determined by the central Institutional Review Boards/Independent Ethics Committees (IRB/IEC)\]. * ADAMTS13 \> 5%, if performed. Exclusion Criteria: * Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) only due to Shiga Toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC). * Unable to give written informed consent. Patient or patient's parent/legal guardian unable to give written informed consent. Patient (if minor) unable to give written informed assent (if applicable as determined by the central Institutional Review Boards/Independent Ethics Committees \[IRB/IEC\]).
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Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Sponsor)
- Email: clinicaltrials@alexion.com
- Phone: 1-855-752-2356
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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.