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Pediatric and Adult Intercontinental Registry on ITP Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

A Registry for Adult and Pediatric Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Description:

Since chronic ITP of children and adults shows similarities a common database is needed to coordinate scientific activities in the field of ITP.  Clinical Data, bleeding symptoms and management will be observed continuously by long term follow-up over several years with the goal to recruit as many patients as possible.

Click here to access the database.

Who May Qualify?:

Patients with newly diagnosed ITP 

Who Does Not Qualify:

People with long standing ITP

Study Status:
Closed
Study Sponsor:

Intercontinental Cooperative ITP Study Group

Full IRB Study Title:
Pediatric and Adult Intercontinental Registry on Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
IRB Study ID:
1055257
If you are interested in this study or have questions about your child's eligibility, please contact:
Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, 330-543-3193 or email research@akronchildrens.org
Lead Investigator
Jeffrey Hord, MD

Director, Division of Hematology-Oncology; Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist; LOPen Charities and Mawaka Family Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Vice President, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology 2023-2024
Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood DisordersHemostasis and Thrombosis Center

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