Can a single drug keep a rare blood vessel disease at bay?

NCT ID NCT00748644

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether rituximab, a targeted antibody therapy, works better than the standard drug azathioprine for preventing major relapses in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels). 117 adults who were already in remission after initial treatment took part. The goal was to see which drug kept the disease under control longer with fewer side effects.

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Locations

  • Hopital Cochin

    Paris, 75014, France

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