Low-Dose rituximab shows promise for blood disorder

NCT ID NCT01719692

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two low-dose rituximab schedules in 100 adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition causing low platelet counts and bleeding. The goal was to see which regimen better raises platelets and controls bleeding. Participants had failed or relapsed on standard steroid therapy. The trial compared weekly low doses versus a single higher dose.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic thrombocytopenia due to immune destruction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of Blood disease

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300020, China