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Outcome Study of Conventional Steroids Vs. Steroids Combined with Mycopehnolate in Newly Diagnosed Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura.

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06288932
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Blood and Marrow Transplant (NIBMT), Pakistan
Brief Summary

Immune thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune condition delineated by humoral as well as cell mediated immune response against thrombocyte surface proteins GPIIb/IIIa receptors, affecting primary homeostasis leading to mucocutaneous bleeding.ITP is characterized by platelet count \<100 x 109/L. The conventional line of treatment for newly diagnosed ITP is steroids but significant disadvantages have been associated with long term use and a high risk of relapse when reducing the dose. The addition of MMF to the first line treatment of ITP resulted in substantial response and a lower risk of refractory ITP with decreased financial burden and improved outcome.

Detailed Description

Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) is an acquired, immune-mediated disorder characterized by a severe decrease in peripheral thrombocyte count to less than 100 x 10⁹/L, leading to mucocutaneous bleeding. Our primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of adding Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) alongside steroids in the first-line treatment of ITP, aiming for an enhanced therapeutic response, lower risk of refractory and chronic ITP, reduced financial burden, and improved overall outcomes.

The study aims to validate the efficacy and safety of MMF as a first-line treatment option for ITP while reducing the economic burden and risk of relapse associated with the condition

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
118
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) TreatmentMycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) TreatmentPatients in this arm will receive Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) at a starting dose of 500mg twice daily along with Prednisolone. The pediatric dose of MMF will be calculated by 30mg/kg/day. Dose adjustment will be based on treatment response, with potential increases to 750mg twice daily or 1g twice daily. MMF will be administered for a specific duration, as determined by the study design.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Platelet count monitoringassessed after 3 months and 6 months of treatment.

Platelet count improvement, as assessed through regular monitoring and according to response criteria:

The response criteria to the treatment described as follow:

1. Complete response: Platelet count ≥ 100 x 10\^ 9 /L

2. Partial response: Platelet count 30≥ 100 x 10 \^9 /L

3. No response: Platelet count 30 x 10\^9 /

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life questionnaire12 months

Health-related quality of life questionnaire

Incidence of adverse events12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Institute of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation

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Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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