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A Multi-Center, Open-label Pilot Study of Abatacept (CTLA4-Ig) in the Treatment of Mild Relapsing Wegener's Granulomatosis
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Abatacept for Wegener's Granulomatosis. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 4 sites.
Detailed Summary
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a rare disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels, or vasculitis. It may involve many different parts of the body, but typically affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of the medication abatacept in treating adults with mild relapsing WG.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A participant's abatacept dose depended on body weight and will remain the same throughout the study: * 500 mg of abatacept for body weight less than 60 kg * 750 mg of abatacept for body weight between 60 and 100 kg * 1000 mg of abatacept for body weight greater than 100 kg Abatacept is administered in a 30-minute intravenous infusion.