New rapid test could speed up diagnosis of deadly blood disorder
NCT ID NCT05046717
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study aims to validate a new, fully automated blood test (HemosIL AcuStar) for diagnosing and monitoring acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), a rare but life-threatening blood clotting disorder. Researchers will compare the new test's accuracy against current manual methods using stored and fresh blood samples from 500 patients in Spain and Portugal. The goal is to make diagnosis faster and more reliable, helping doctors start life-saving treatment sooner.
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Locations
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Centro Hospitalar e Universitario de Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, 3004-561, Portugal
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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña
A Coruña, A Coruña, 15006, Spain
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Hospital Clinic de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
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Hospital Clínico San Carlos
Madrid, Spain
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Hospital Gregorio Marañon
Madrid, Spain
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Hospital La Fe de Valencia
Valencia, Spain
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