Blood test may predict vasculitis relapse, study hints

NCT ID NCT03906227

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at whether measuring certain immune cells (CD5+ regulatory B cells) after initial treatment could help doctors decide who needs ongoing therapy for ANCA vasculitis, a rare blood vessel disease. The idea was that patients whose immune cells recovered well might safely stop maintenance drugs. However, the study was terminated early with only 9 participants, so no firm conclusions can be drawn.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7155, United States

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