The Role of Microparticles as a Biomarker
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The investigators propose to characterize MPs in aHUS and TTP both at the onset and throughout treatment. The investigators believe that the number, size, and cell origin of MPs will differ between these two diseases. The hypothesis is that endothelial derived MPs will be higher in number and comprise a larger portion of the MP population in aHUS and that platelet MPs will comprise a larger number and greater proportion of MPs in TTP. The investigators believe that MP identity and number can be used to reliably differentiate between aHUS and TTP at disease onset.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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aHUS atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome |
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TTP Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
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MAHA other microangiopathic hemolytic anemias |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Microparticle/Nanoparticle number (an absolute number) [an average of 3 months]
- Microparticle/Nanoparticle size (in nanometers or micrometers) [an average of 3 months]
- Microparticle/Nanoparticle identity (identity of cell type from which they are derived) [an average of 3 months]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Morbidities [3 months]
- Mortality [3 months]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with MAHA, TTP, and/or aHUS
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prisoners
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | University of Rochester Medical Center | Rochester | New York | United States |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Rochester
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Amy Schmidt, MD PhD, University of Rochester
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- RSRB00059370