Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
MONDO:0018896Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an aggressive and life-threatening form of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) characterized by profound peripheral thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) and organ failure of variable severity and is comprised of congenital TTP and acquired TTP.
Also known as: Moschcowitz disease, Moschowitz disease, TTP
72 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Real-world study examines caplacizumab for aTTP: better treatment on the horizon?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks back at how doctors in Germany prescribed caplacizumab (Cablivi) for acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), a rare blood clotting disorder. Researchers will analyze data from 350 patients to see how well the drug works outside of clinical trials and…
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New drug aims to stop transplant attack on the body
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug itacitinib, given with standard care, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people who receive a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers. GVHD happens when the donor cells attack the patient's body. The study includes 31 ad…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New enzyme replacement therapy aims to stop dangerous blood clots in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a medicine called TAK-755 in people with a rare inherited blood disorder called congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP). The condition causes dangerous blood clots and bleeding. TAK-755 replaces a missing enzyme to help prevent or treat these episod…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New rapid test could speed up diagnosis of deadly blood clotting disorder
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new, faster blood test for diagnosing acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), a rare but life-threatening blood clotting disorder. The new test, called HemosIL AcuStar, will be compared to two existing tests in 500 patients from Spain and Port…
Sponsor: Fundación Española de Hematología y Hemoterapía • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could listening to music ease the stress of stem cell transplants?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a daily mindful music listening program is practical and acceptable for patients hospitalized after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. About 35 adults will listen to music for one hour each day using a web-based platform. The study measures how fea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Art and exercise may boost recovery for kids after transplant
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding art therapy to physical therapy can help children aged 5 to 18 recover emotionally and physically after a stem cell transplant. For two weeks, some children receive both art and physical therapy daily, while others get only physical therapy. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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AI takes on blood clotting: can ChatGPT guide surgeons on bleeding?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study evaluates whether artificial intelligence models can accurately interpret ROTEM blood clotting tests and recommend treatments for coagulopathy. Researchers will compare AI decisions to those of a panel of clinical experts using data from adults undergoing elective card…
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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TTP Patients' hidden vessel damage revealed by advanced scans
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to measure damage to tiny blood vessels in people with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), both during active disease and in remission. Researchers will use brain MRI, eye scans, and nailfold capillary exams to detect abnormalities. 79 participants will be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Did storing testicular tissue as a child protect fertility? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 50 young men who had cancer or blood disorders as children and received treatments that can harm fertility. Some stored testicular tissue before treatment; others did not. Researchers will check their fertility through exams, ultrasounds, blood tests, and semen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC