Blood test could predict vasculitis relapse, study hopes

NCT ID NCT07636655

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 120 adults with ANCA-associated vasculitis, an autoimmune disease, who are receiving rituximab therapy. Researchers will collect blood samples over time to look for immune cell changes that signal a coming relapse. The goal is to find biomarkers that help doctors tailor treatment duration and reduce unnecessary side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

rituximab (a drug that depletes B-cells)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a blood test that helps doctors predict when a patient with vasculitis might relapse, allowing for shorter, safer treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find reliable markers, and any findings will need further validation before changing patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis granulomatosis with polyangiitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, Loire-atlantique, 44093, France

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