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Eosinophil Subpopulations in Eosinophilic-associated Diseases
Sponsor: University of Florence
Summary
This single-center, non-commercial study will involve 160 participants (80 with eosinophilic asthma (EA), 30 with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), 25 with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), and 25 healthy donors) to investigate eosinophil subpopulations in these diseases. The study will run from Q4 2024 to Q4 2026. Objectives: Primary: To verify two eosinophil subpopulations (iEos and rEos) in EGPA and HES and analyze the role of type 2 cytokines on their plasticity. Secondary: Compare iEos proportion between different eosinophilic diseases and correlate with disease severity. Exploratory: Assess the effect of mepolizumab on eosinophil subpopulations in vitro. Population: Adults aged 18-75 with EA, EGPA, or HES, and healthy controls. EA patients must have \>300 eosinophils/mcL, EGPA requires asthma + eosinophilia + other specific features, and HES requires high eosinophil counts (\>1500 cells/mL). Methods: Data will be analyzed using Mann-Whitney U, ANOVA, and Spearman correlation tests, with results presented as mean ± SEM. This study will help explore eosinophil behavior in eosinophilic diseases and evaluate mepolizumab's effects on these cells.
Official title: Exploring Inflammatory and Regulatory Eosinophil Subpopulations: the Path to Precision Medicine for the Treatment of Eosinophilic-associated Diseases
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-04
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-04-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes