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Plasmapheresis Before Rituximab in Cryoglobulinemia

Conditions
Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis
Registration Number
NCT04692363
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Montpellier
Brief Summary

Initial worsening following initiation of rituximab therapy in patients with cryoglobulinemic vasculitis was described in 3.6% of cases. This worsening is often a serious condition, with high levels of mortality.

The objective of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of preventive plasmapheresis prior to the introduction of rituximab performed in Montpellier France since 2013 by assessing the frequency and severity of this flare effect in these patients compared to those reported in the literature.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient who reject the study protocol
  • Patient < 18 years old

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
comparison of frequency of occurrence of flare effects1 day

comparison of frequency of occurrence of flare effects between patients who received plasmapheresis prior to rituximab compared to patients who did not.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
evaluation of the severity of the flare effect1 day

evaluation of the severity of the flare effect

impact of known risk factors1 day

investigation of the impact of known risk factors for this effect

evaluation of the safety of plasmapheresis in this indication1 day

evaluation of the safety of plasmapheresis in this indication

evaluation of the efficacy of plasmapheresis on biological parameters1 day

evaluation of the efficacy of plasmapheresis on biological parameters

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Uhmontpellier

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Montpellier, France

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