New blood test could speed up Life-Saving treatment for HUS patients

NCT ID NCT04777435

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new blood test designed to quickly determine whether the complement system is involved in a serious kidney condition called thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). The test measures complement deposits on cells in a lab sample. Researchers compared test results to how patients actually responded to treatment. The goal is to help doctors decide sooner whether to use a powerful drug called Eculizumab. The study involved 100 participants and has already been completed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Therapeutic orientation test (blood test measuring complement deposits on endothelial cells)

What this could lead to

If successful, this test could help doctors quickly identify which patients with HUS need complement-blocking therapy, potentially improving treatment timing and outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed diagnostic study (100 participants) that measures test accuracy against clinical judgment. The test may not be widely adopted or may not perform as well in larger, more diverse populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease Hemolysis thrombotic microangiopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APHM-Hôpital de la Conception

    Marseille, France

  • APHP-Hôpital Tenon

    Paris, France

  • CH de Perpignan

    Perpignan, France

  • CHRU Tours

    Tours, France

  • CHU de Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, France

  • CHU de Grenoble

    Grenoble, France

  • CHU de Lille

    Lille, France

  • CHU de Limoges

    Limoges, France

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, France

  • CHU de Nice

    Nice, France

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, France

  • CHU de Poitiers

    Poitiers, France

  • CHU de Rouen

    Rouen, France

  • CHU de Toulouse

    Toulouse, France

  • Centre Nephrocare Castelnau-le-Lez

    Castelnau-le-Lez, France

  • HPGN- Narbonne

    Narbonne, France

  • Hôpital Paris Necker

    Paris, France

  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, France

  • Montpellier University Hospital

    Montpellier, France

  • Site Médipôle Cabestany

    Cabestany, France