Reslizumab for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
Reslizumab in the Treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (EGPA) Study
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health · Other
This trial is looking for adults diagnosed with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (EGPA) who have been experiencing symptoms for at least 6 months. Participants will receive an experimental medication called reslizumab and must meet certain health requirements.
You may be able to join if
- I am over 18 years old
- I have been diagnosed with EGPA for at least 6 months
- I can give written informed consent to participate
- I have a stable dose of oral prednisone of at least 5 mg/day for 4 weeks
- I have stable doses of certain immunosuppressive medications if I take them
- I can follow the study's requirements and restrictions
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently pregnant or nursing
- I have had cancer
- I have a serious infection or parasitic disease
- I have had hypereosinophilic syndrome
- I have received any type of anti-interleukin therapy in the last 3 months
- I have a known allergy to reslizumab
- I have another medical condition that prevents me from participating
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityReslizumab is a type of medicine called a monoclonal antibody that is made in the research clinic; it works by blocking a specific protein in the body called interleukin-5. The study medicine, reslizumab, is not yet approved for doctors to treat patients with EGPA. It is considered an experimental drug in this study.
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