Last Updated: 01/06/2023
Summary: While the initial evolution of meningococcal meningitis (MM) is well described, there are few data on the long-term evolution, beyond 1 year. The objective of this research is to evaluate the sequelae of MM beyond 1 year in patients with a history of MM followed in Paris area, France. Most children with MM in France have been included in the MM register and are still being followed. Parents will b...
Summary: The purpose of this study is to learn about the experience of women with vasculitis who become pregnant. In particular, the study will consist of several online surveys to assess each woman's vasculitis severity and pregnancy-related experiences, and pregnancy outcomes.
Summary: Systemic vasculitis are inflammatory diseases of the blood vessels, responsible for systemic manifestations. Among the systemic vasculitis affecting small blood vessels, IgA vasculitis (IgAV) is one of the most common forms and mainly affects the skin, joints, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Kidney and gastrointestinal damage can be serious, causing complications and life-threatening sequelae,...
Summary: The purpose of this study is to collect existing tissue specimens from subjects enrolled in Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC) studies. Analysis of these tissue specimens and linked clinical data collected through VCRC studies may lead to the identification and development of a series of translational research projects. Results of these studies will provide vasculitis researchers with ...
Summary: Multi-center sequential multiple assignment randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of three different standard of care treatment options for patients with isolated skin vasculitis.
Summary: IgA vasculitis is relatively common in children,especially in Asian countries. Abdominal manifestation could be severe, including bleeding, pancreatitis,appendicitis and intestinal intussusception. Delayed diagnosis could be fatal and cause severe complications.Nowadays no guidelines for those with severe abdominal manifestations in China.However, the most used treatment is steroid. For those seve...
Summary: Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgA-V), formerly called Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is an immune vasculitis. Relapses are frequent (30%) and most of the time cutaneous (90%). Cutaneous involvement in adults is more severe (haemorrhagic blister or necrotic skin lesions) and more extensive than in children. Quality of life can be significantly altered by frequent cutaneous relapses. Colchicine, historica...
Last Updated: 01/06/2023