Hydroxychloroquine fails to prove artery benefit in rare clotting disorder

NCT ID NCT02595346

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding hydroxychloroquine to standard care could improve artery function in people with antiphospholipid syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of blood clots. The trial planned to enroll 25 adults, but was terminated early. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either hydroxychloroquine or a placebo alongside their usual treatment.

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Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, 76031, France

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