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University of Aarhus Kjaersgaard, Mimi, M.D. |
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Information provided by: | University of Aarhus |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00128882 |
The purpose of this study is to describe the effect of anti-D on symptoms and platelet count in children suffering from unexplainable low platelet counts, when anti-D is administered as an injection under the skin. The hypothesis is that the injection with anti-D under the skin is as effective as anti-D given in a vein.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura |
Drug: Anti-D |
Phase II |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Historical Control, Single Group Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Children With Subcutaneously Administered Anti-D |
Enrollment: | 45 |
Study Start Date: | November 2004 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2008 |
Primary Completion Date: | January 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Background:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in children is considered a benign hematological disease. The incidence is approximately 50 cases a year in Denmark. Approximately 25 % will experience chronic disease. Follow up and treatment of these patients is not centralized.
The drug of choice is intravenous IgG (IVIG) for treatment of ITP. The side effects are flu-like symptoms, and in rare cases aseptic meningitis. Another option is intravenous anti-D, if the child is rhesus positive. Anti-D is primarily used in North America. The effect of Anti-D is comparable with IVIG when considering the time it takes to bring the platelet count above 50,000/μL. Anti-D also causes flu-like symptoms. Establishing an i.v. access is a disadvantage to both IVIG and anti-D. For both treatments mechanism of action is not finally described.
Subcutaneous IgG substitution therapy is used for patients suffering from agammaglobulinaemia. It is therefore known, that immunoglobulin uptake is possible after subcutaneous administration. Subcutaneous anti-D has been tried in few patients suffering from chronic thrombocytopenia with positive results.
IVIG treatment is expensive compared to anti-D. Treatment of a 20 kg child costs approximately 17,000 Dkr for IVIG and 2,500 Dkr. for anti-D.
Hypothesis:
Purpose:
Material and Methods:
Children are eligible if admitted to a pediatric department in Denmark for diagnosis, observation or treatment of acute or chronic ITP. Examination and diagnostic work up is similar throughout the country, but not identical. No specific tests are required for diagnosis. If treatment is indicated rhesus positive children are treated with subcutaneous anti-D. Rhesus negative children are treated according to local guidelines. Specified follow-up on all children is mandatory. For research purposes one blood sample form all children is collected, and from children, who receive medical treatment, several blood samples are collected. Analysis for changes in immunological signaling peptides will be performed with special attention to the mechanism of action of anti-D.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 1 Year to 14 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Denmark | |
Amager Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Copenhagen S, Denmark, 2300 | |
Esbjerg Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Esbjerg, Denmark, 6700 | |
Gentofte Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Gentofte, Denmark, 2900 | |
Hjoerring Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Hjoerring, Denmark, 9800 | |
Holbæk Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Holbæk, Denmark, 4300 | |
Hvidovre Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Hvidovre, Denmark, 2650 | |
Nykøbing F, Department of Pediatrics | |
Nykøbing F, Denmark, 4800 | |
Næstved Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Næstved, Denmark, 4700 | |
Kolding Hospital Department of Pediatrics | |
Kolding, Denmark, 6000 | |
Randers Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Randers, Denmark, 8900 | |
Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Pediatric Clinic II | |
Copenhagen Ø, Denmark, 2100 | |
Skejby Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Aarhus N, Denmark, 8200 | |
Viborg Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Viborg, Denmark, 8800 | |
Sønderborg Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Sønderborg, Denmark, 6400 | |
Aalborg University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Aalborg, Denmark, 9100 | |
Herning Hospital, Department of Pediatrics | |
Herning, Denmark, 7400 | |
Odense University Hospital | |
Odense C, Denmark, 5000 |
Study Director: | Mimi Kjaersgaard, MD | University of Aarhus, Clinical Institute, Department of Pediatrics |
Principal Investigator: | Henrik Hasle, MD PhD | Skejby Hospital, University of Aarhus, Department of Pediatrics |
Responsible Party: | University of Aarhus ( Mimi Kjaersgaard, MD ) |
Study ID Numbers: | MK-2005-1, 2003179, 2612-2447 |
Study First Received: | August 8, 2005 |
Last Updated: | June 9, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00128882 |
Health Authority: | Denmark: Danish Medicines Agency |
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Treatment Anti-D Subcutaneous |
Clinical evaluation Platelet count IVIG |
Purpura Autoimmune Diseases Hematologic Diseases Blood Coagulation Disorders Blood Platelet Disorders Hemostatic Disorders Purpura, Thrombocytopenic |
Signs and Symptoms Thrombocytopathy Thrombocytopenia Hemorrhagic Disorders Thrombocytopenic purpura, autoimmune Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic |
Skin Manifestations Immune System Diseases |