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Management of Children With Persistent ITP, A Novel Approach
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if mini-pool intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a safe and effective treatment for children with persistent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). ITP is a condition that causes low platelet levels and increases the risk of bleeding. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Can mini-pool IVIG raise platelet levels in children with persistent ITP? Can it reduce bleeding episodes and hospital visits? What side effects, if any, are seen with this treatment? There is no comparison group in this study. All participants will receive mini-pool IVIG, which is made from small pools of donated plasma using a cost-effective process. Participants will: Receive one dose of mini-pool IVIG through a vein over 6 to 8 hours Receive follow-up doses every 2 to 4 weeks for up to 5 doses, based on their platelet count Have regular blood tests and checkups during the study and for 6 months after treatment Report on bleeding episodes, physical activity, school attendance, and side effects
Official title: "The Safety and Efficacy of Mini-Pool IVIG Initiation and Maintenance Therapy for Management of Children With Persistent ITP, A Novel Approach for LMICs"
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2026-03-01
Last Updated
2025-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Mini-Pool IVIG
Mini-pool intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a plasma-derived biologic prepared from small pools of locally donated human plasma using a validated, virus-inactivated, closed-system process. Each participant will receive a loading dose of 1 g/kg infused intravenously over 6-8 hours. Maintenance doses of 0.5 g/kg will be given every 2 to 4 weeks for up to five additional doses, with the dosing schedule adjusted based on platelet count. The preparation contains purified IgG and meets safety standards for sterility and viral inactivation.
Locations (3)
Children's hospital - Assiut University
Asyut, Egypt
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
Zagazig University, Pediatric departement
Zagazig, Egypt