Cognitive Dysfunction in Chronic and Persistent Immune Thrombocytopenia

NCT ID: NCT06817395

Last Updated: 2025-02-10

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-09-15

Study Completion Date

2028-09-15

Brief Summary

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Individuals with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) frequently report difficulties with attention and memory. The main question this study seeks to answer is:

Do patients with ITP have evidence of cognitive impairment as detected by a cognitive function test battery?

To address this issue, participants will take a cognitive function test and complete surveys on quality of life, fatigue, depression, and cognitive symptoms. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate for the presence and extent of cognitive impairment in patients with ITP. The study will also assess whether cognitive impairment in ITP is associated with patient-reported impacts on quality of life, fatigue, mood, and cognitive symptoms as well as clinical characteristics such as ITP disease and treatment history.

Detailed Description

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This is a longitudinal observational study that seeks to evaluate for the prevalence and extent of cognitive dysfunction in adults with persistent and chronic ITP. Following enrollment, subjects will complete neurocognitive testing using the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery (NIHTB-CB). In addition, subjects will complete surveys for patient-reported outcomes of quality of life, fatigue, self-reported cognitive function, and depression. Background characteristics and relevant clinical history will be obtained through an enrollment survey and chart review. The primary aim of the study is to describe the prevalence and extent of cognitive impairment in ITP and explore associated risk factors. This study will also assess the feasibility of longitudinal cognitive testing in patients with ITP and describe any observed changes in cognition over time.

Conditions

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Immune Thrombocytopenia

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Adults with chronic or persistent ITP

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged ≥ 18 years
* A clinical diagnosis of persistent or chronic ITP, as defined by a history of platelet counts \<50 x 109/L on two occasions in the preceding 3 to 12 months or \>12 months, respectively, and documented response to at least 1 prior ITP-directed therapy. ITP-directed therapies include corticosteroids, intravenous immune globulin, Rho(D) immune globulin, splenectomy, thrombopoietin receptor agonists, and fostamatinib. Other qualifying agents used for the treatment of ITP are permissible with approval of the principal investigator.
* Ability to follow instructions in English.

Exclusion Criteria

* Pre-existing diagnosis of cognitive impairment from dementia, stroke, or other neurologic disease.
* Active psychiatric disorder, defined as uncontrolled major depression, schizophrenia, severe anxiety, or active alcohol or drug abuse.
* Active malignancy, requiring or likely to require chemotherapeutic or surgical treatment, except for non-melanoma skin cancer.
* Brain tumor or cranial surgery within the past year.
* Significant hearing or vision impairment that would preclude the ability to complete neurocognitive testing via a virtual platform.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA)

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Massachusetts General Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Debbie Jiang, MD

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Debbie Jiang, MD

Role: CONTACT

617-724-4000

Facility Contacts

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Debbie C Jiang, MD

Role: primary

617-724-4000

References

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Frith J, Watson S, Bolton Maggs PH, Newton JL. Cognitive symptoms are common in immune thrombocytopenia and associate with autonomic symptom burden. Eur J Haematol. 2012 Mar;88(3):224-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2011.01730.x. Epub 2011 Dec 12.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22044734 (View on PubMed)

Mitchell E, Frith J, Newton J. Fatigue and cognitive impairment in immune thrombocytopenic purpura remain stable over time: short report from a longitudinal study. Br J Haematol. 2019 Sep;186(5):777-781. doi: 10.1111/bjh.15993. Epub 2019 May 23.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31119732 (View on PubMed)

Kuter DJ, Khan U, Maruff P, Daak A. Cognitive impairment among patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia. Br J Haematol. 2024 Jul;205(1):291-299. doi: 10.1111/bjh.19495. Epub 2024 May 9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 38724473 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2024P000181

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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