Registry for women with vasculitis during pregnancy
Official title: The Vasculitis Pregnancy Registry (V-PREG)
Run by University of Pennsylvania · NCT02593565 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering information from pregnant women with vasculitis to understand their experiences and health outcomes during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02593565 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older who are pregnant and have a diagnosis of one of the specified types of vasculitis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak one of the supported languages or are unable to provide consent 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 observational study aims to gather information about the experiences of women with various types of vasculitis who are pregnant. Participants will complete online surveys assessing their vasculitis severity, pregnancy-related experiences, and outcomes at multiple points during their pregnancy and postpartum. The surveys are designed to be accessible in several languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Turkish. Data collected will be managed by the University of South Florida's Data Management and Coordinating Center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the management of pregnancy in women with vasculitis, potentially improving maternal and fetal outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies specifically focused on pregnancy outcomes in women with vasculitis, the approach of using patient-reported outcomes through surveys has been successful in other similar patient registries.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women 18 years of age or older with one of the following diseases may take part in the study: * Behçet's disease; * Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis; * Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis (Cryoglobulinemia); * Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (also called Churg-Strauss Syndrome); * Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis (GCA); * Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (also called Wegener's); * IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schoenlein purpura); * Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA); * Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN); * Takayasu's arteritis (TAK); * Urticarial vasculitis; * Other/Suspected Diagnosis. 2. Women must be pregnant (self-report) at the time of enrollment into the registry. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-English speaking, with the exception of people who speak Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, or Turkish. 2. Unable to provide consent.
Where it's running
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University of South Florida Data Management and Coordinating Center
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christine Yeung
- Email: christine.yeung@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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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.