The Epigenomic Signature of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
Launched by MEYER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IRCCS · Jan 29, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 22, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying a condition called Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), which affects the blood vessels and can cause various health problems. The researchers want to learn more about specific changes in the blood that can help identify patients with EGPA and predict how well they might respond to a treatment called Mepolizumab. This study will involve analyzing blood samples from 300 patients with EGPA, comparing their results to existing data from healthy individuals. By understanding these blood markers, the goal is to improve future treatment options for EGPA patients.
To be eligible for this study, participants must be adults over 18 years old who meet specific medical criteria for EGPA. They need to provide written consent to join the study. Participants will have a blood sample taken, but there will be no changes to their usual medical care. This study is observational, meaning researchers will simply observe and collect data without altering treatment plans. It's important to note that individuals with childhood-onset EGPA or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding cannot participate. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to gather valuable information that could lead to better management of EGPA in the future.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients over 18 years of age who meet the 1990 American College of Rheumatology classification criteria for EGPA or the criteria proposed in the MIRRA trial, or the 2022 American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology classification criteria;
- • Written informed consent from all the study participants.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with inadequate or unavailable data regarding response to treatment at months 6 and 12 after Mepolizumab initiation will be included in the case-control Epigenome-Wide Association Study (EWAS) but not in the predictive epigenomic study;
- • Patients with childhood-onset EGPA;
- • Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
About Meyer Children's Hospital Irccs
Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS is a leading pediatric research institution based in Italy, dedicated to advancing child healthcare through innovative clinical trials and research initiatives. As an IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico), it combines clinical excellence with rigorous scientific inquiry, focusing on various pediatric conditions. The hospital collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment protocols, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the global body of knowledge in pediatric medicine. Its commitment to ethical standards and patient safety ensures that all clinical trials are conducted with the highest level of integrity and care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Augusto Vaglio, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported