Tiny study aims to unlock how blood filtering helps CIDP

NCT ID NCT04742374

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two types of plasmapheresis (blood filtering) in 8 people with CIDP, a rare nerve disorder causing weakness. The goal was to see how each method affects immune cells in the blood. It is a very early, small study focused on understanding how these treatments work, not on finding a cure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

plasmapheresis (blood filtering)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors understand why plasmapheresis works for CIDP and choose the best technique.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-phase study with only 8 people. It is designed to gather information, not to prove a treatment works. Results may not apply to all CIDP patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Olivier MORANNE

    Nîmes, France