Could a transplant drug tame stubborn low platelets in antiphospholipid syndrome?

NCT ID NCT06722586

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether sirolimus (rapamycin), an immune-suppressing drug, can safely raise platelet counts in people with antiphospholipid antibodies and persistent low platelets. Participants are randomly assigned to receive sirolimus or a placebo for six months, and those who do not respond may receive sirolimus for an additional three months. The main goal is to see if sirolimus leads to a meaningful increase in platelet levels compared to placebo.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Sirolimus (rapamycin)

What this could lead to

If it works, sirolimus could offer a new, steroid-sparing option to manage low platelet counts in people with antiphospholipid antibodies.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 4 trial with 84 participants. Sirolimus may not improve platelet counts more than placebo, and side effects like mouth sores, infections, or high cholesterol are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

antiphospholipid syndrome thrombocytopenia

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

  • Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital

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    Beijing, 100020, China

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  • Beijing Shijitan Hospital

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    Beijing, China

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  • Peking University First Hospital

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    Beijing, 100034, China

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  • Peking University Third Hospital

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    Beijing, 100083, China

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  • People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

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    Ürümqi, Xinjiang, 830001, China

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  • Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

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    Jinan, Shangdong, 250012, China

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  • Shanghai Renji Hospital

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    Shanghai, 200001, China

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  • The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

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    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325015, China

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  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

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  • Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

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    Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China

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