New drug combo aims to boost platelets in bleeding disorder

NCT ID NCT07315373

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing three different daily doses of zanubrutinib (80, 160, or 240 mg) combined with high-dose dexamethasone in 60 adults newly diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose that helps maintain platelet counts above 30,000 without bleeding. Participants will take the drug for 26 weeks, and the study will measure how many achieve a sustained response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

zanubrutinib (a targeted drug) combined with high-dose dexamethasone (a steroid)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for adults with immune thrombocytopenia that may help maintain safe platelet levels.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small phase 1 trial, so it is not yet known if the drug works or is safe. Side effects from zanubrutinib or the steroid are possible, and the results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic thrombocytopenia due to immune destruction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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