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Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, IdiopathicNCT00005570

An Epidemiological Study of Subjects With Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura to Evaluate the Relationship Between Platelet Counts, Endogenous Thrombopoietin Levels, Endogenous Anti-Thrombopoietin Antibodies, and Selected Autoimmune Markers

An observational study of Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study involves the collection of blood samples from patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) to evaluate the relationship between platelet counts, blood levels of a hormone called thrombopoietin that controls platelet production by the bone marrow, and blood levels of antibodies against thrombopoietin… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
How many people
200 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2000to Jul 2000
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Diagnosis of ITP, based on the history, physical examination, complete blood count, and examination of the peripheral smear, which should exclude other causes of thrombocytopenia. These criteria for ITP are based on the American Society of Hematology practice guideline for ITP.

Subjects 5 years of age or older.

Before the study specific procedure, the subject or legally acceptable representative must give written informed consent(s) for participation in the study.

No subjects with documented history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Hepatitis.

No subjects with known underlying causes of thrombocytopenia such as lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroid disorders, drug-induced thrombocytopenia, bone marrow disorders, and liver disease.

No psychiatric or addictive disorders that compromise the subject's ability to give truly informed consent for participation in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892

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About this study

This study involves the collection of blood samples from patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) to evaluate the relationship between platelet counts, blood levels of a hormone called thrombopoietin that controls platelet production by the bone marrow, and blood levels of antibodies against thrombopoietin that could interfere with the action of this hormone. Blood samples will also be stored if separately agreed to by the patient for analysis of genes that might affect platelet production. At a single outpatient clinic visit, patients will have a medical history taken, and blood samples drawn for testing. Results from this study may help further understand the control of platelet production in patients with ITP, and suggest new therapeutic approaches.

Read the detailed description

This study involves the collection of blood samples from patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) to evaluate the relationship between platelet counts, blood levels of a hormone called thrombopoietin that controls platelet production by the bone marrow, and blood levels of antibodies against thrombopoietin that could interfere with the action of this hormone. Blood samples will also be stored if separately agreed to by the patient for analysis of genes that might affect platelet production. At a single outpatient clinic visit, patients will have a medical history taken, and blood samples drawn for testing. Results from this study may help further understand the control of platelet production in patients with ITP, and suggest new therapeutic approaches.

Keywords
Bleeding, Cytokines, Immune Response, Pharmacogenomic, Serum Antibodies, ITP, Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura
Medical subject headings
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic, Hemorrhage

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Dec 2002 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2000
  3. Study completionJul 2000

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Enrolment
200 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00005570
Sponsor's protocol ID
000120
Other IDs
00-H-0120
Status last verified
Apr 2000
First submitted
22 Apr 2000
Last updated
4 Mar 2008
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Kelton JG, Gibbons S. Autoimmune platelet destruction: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Semin Thromb Hemost. 1982 Apr;8(2):83-104. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1005045. No abstract available.

    PubMed 6210960

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Mar 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00005570, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Mar 2008.

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