New hope for rare blood disorder treatment in africa

NCT ID NCT04585893

Summary

This study is testing whether the drug rituximab is safe and effective for treating multicentric Castleman disease in Malawi. The trial involves 15 adults with active disease who receive four weekly doses of rituximab, with some higher-risk patients also receiving chemotherapy. Researchers will monitor patients for two years to check safety, survival rates, and whether symptoms improve.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UNC Project, Kamuzu Central Hospital

    Lilongwe, Malawi

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