Autoimmune thrombocytopenia

This study tested two extra care programs—supportive palliative care and clinical management of other health issues—for older or frail patients who had a donor stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if these programs could improve quality of life and survival compared to stand…

This study tested a drug called fostamatinib to help people whose blood cell counts drop after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could raise red blood cells or platelets without needing transfusions. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only one perso…

This study tested an experimental drug called VLX-1005 in people with a rare condition where the blood thinner heparin causes a dangerous drop in platelets (cells that help blood clot). Participants received either VLX-1005 or a placebo alongside standard care. The goal was to se…

This study tested an experimental drug called iptacopan in people with two rare blood disorders: immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and cold agglutinin disease (CAD). The goal was to see if the drug could improve platelet counts in ITP or hemoglobin levels in CAD. The trial was termin…

This study aimed to understand how well patients tolerate biopsies for autoimmune diseases and whether they feel properly informed. It planned to enroll 505 people but was terminated early. The results may help improve patient experience with these common procedures.