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NCT04871035 Immunoadsorption Versus Plasma Exchange for Treatment of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

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NCT ID NCT04871035
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Ulm
Condition GBS
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2021-04-28
Primary Completion 2027-09-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
ImmunoadsorptionPlasma Exchange

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2021-04-28 with a primary completion date of 2027-09-01.

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Brief Summary

This is an observations study evaluating safety and efficacy of immunoadsorption compared to plasma exchange in Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome according to the diagnostic criteria proposed by Doorn et al. (Clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome, Lancet neurology 2008) * age 18 years or above Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical or laboratory (C-reactive protein 20 mg/l or above, or evidence of nitrite-positive urinary tract infection) evidence of manifest systemic infection * Intake of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor within1 weeks before first treatment * Other contraindications against immunoadsorption or plasma exchange

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Johannes Dorst, Prof

✉ johannes.dorst@uni-ulm.de

📞 +49 731 177 5285

Principal Investigator

Johannes Dorst, Prof

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Ulm

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04871035 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying GBS. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04871035 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04871035 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at johannes.dorst@uni-ulm.de for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04871035 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Ulm, Germany.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04871035 clinical trial?

NCT04871035 is sponsored by University of Ulm. The principal investigator is Johannes Dorst, Prof at University of Ulm. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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