Gene clues could unlock better diagnosis for blood disorders
NCT ID NCT07298733
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two genes (IL-1β and IL-33) in 300 adults with low platelet counts caused by either primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) or lupus (SLE). Researchers will measure gene activity from a blood sample to see if these genes can help tell the two conditions apart. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and understand these disorders.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
It's a cross sectional study that will be carried out in the period from November 2025 to November 2026. * Groups: 1. Group A: Patients with newly diagnosed or chronic primary ITP. 2. Group B: Patients with SLE-associated thrombocytopenia. 3. Group C: Healthy controls (age- and sex-matched). Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (18-60 years). * Diagnosed primary ITP * Diagnosed SLE with thrombocytopenia Exclusion Criteria: * Patients on recent immunosuppressive therapy (\<4 weeks). * Co-existing infections, malignancies, or other autoimmune cytopenias. All patients will be subjected to : Sample Collection: * 5 ml peripheral blood collected under sterile conditions. * Separation of PBMCs (peripheral blood mononuclear cells). Laboratory Methods: 1. RNA Extraction: from PBMCs. 2. cDNA Synthesis: using reverse transcriptase. 3. Gene Expression Analysis: using Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR)
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Adults (18-60 years). * Diagnosed primary ITP * Diagnosed SLE with thrombocytopenia Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients on recent immunosuppressive therapy (\<4 weeks). * Co-existing infections, malignancies, or other autoimmune cytopenias
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