Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 1 Year to 18

Therapeutic plasma exchange for children treated at Sohag University Hospital

Official title: Experience With Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in the Pediatric Nephrology Unit of Sohag University Hospital

Run by Sohag University · NCT07158463 · Data updated 2026-11-12

See if therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is safe and effective for children treated at Sohag University Hospital by documenting who receives it, how it is done, and what outcomes and complications occur.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages1 Year to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorSohag University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sohag)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 15, 2025
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2026
Study endsAugust 15, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 5, 2025
Trial IDNCT07158463 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Children aged 1–18 years treated at Sohag University who undergo or are candidates for TPE and who can tolerate central line placement, are hemodynamically stable, and have no allergy to plasma products.

Probably not a fit

Children who are hemodynamically unstable, actively septic, unable to tolerate central line placement, or allergic to fresh frozen plasma or albumin would be excluded and unlikely to benefit from participation.

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

What this trial studies

This is an observational review of all pediatric patients (ages 1–18) who underwent therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) in the Pediatric Nephrology Unit at Sohag University Hospital. Clinical data will be collected on indications for TPE, the procedures used (including vascular access and replacement fluids), immediate and short-term outcomes, and any complications. Results will be compared with national and international reports to identify opportunities for improvement and standardization. Patients unable to tolerate central line placement, who are septic or hemodynamically unstable, or who have allergies to FFP or albumin are excluded.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help standardize TPE protocols and improve safety and outcomes for pediatric nephrology patients at Sohag and similar centers.

How similar studies have gone: Numerous national and international reports show TPE can be safe and beneficial in selected pediatric nephrology cases, although practices and outcomes vary by center.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

All pediatric patients (aged 1-18 years) who underwent TPE during the study period.

Both male and female.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who cannot tolerate central line placement Patients who are in an actively septic state or are hemodynamically unstable . Patients who have allergies to fresh frozen plasma (FFP) or albumin, depending on the type of plasma exchange

Where it's running

  • Faculty of medicine sohag university
    Sohag, Egypt
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.