Blood test may spot hidden gut trouble in kids with rare disease

NCT ID NCT07664228

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a protein in the blood, called I-FABP, can tell doctors if a child's IgA vasculitis is affecting their stomach or intestines. Researchers will take blood samples from 100 children at diagnosis and again 2-4 weeks later. If I-FABP levels are linked to gut symptoms, it could become a simple tool to guide treatment decisions.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors quickly identify which children with IgA vasculitis have gut involvement, allowing for earlier treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. The blood marker may not prove accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

immunoglobulin A vasculitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Bursa City Hospital

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    Bursa, Bursa, 16250, Turkey (Türkiye)

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