Can a vitamin a drug boost platelets in Hard-to-Treat ITP?
NCT ID NCT07597395
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), a form of vitamin A, in adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) whose platelet counts stay low despite steroid treatment. About 192 participants will receive either ATRA or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if ATRA can safely raise platelet counts to safer levels.
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Peking University Institute of hematology, People's Hospital
Beijing, China
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What this could mean
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Active substance
all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), also known as tretinoin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new treatment option for adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) whose platelet counts remain low despite standard steroid therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 3 trial, but it hasn't started recruiting yet. ATRA may not improve platelet counts more than placebo, and side effects like skin dryness or liver issues are possible.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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