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Short-Course Glucocorticoids and Rituximab in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Glucocorticoids and Rituximab for Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to test whether an 8-week course of glucocorticoids, combined with rituximab, is effective in treating ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients will begin prednisone therapy at a dose selected by the investigator or the treating physician with oral prednisone 60mg or 1mg/kg (if weight less than 60kg) or intravenous methylprednisolone, up to 1g/day for three days. Prednisone will be tapered over 8 weeks as follows: * 60mg for 2 weeks * 40mg for 2 weeks * 30mg for 1 week * 20mg for 1 week * 10mg for 1 week * 5mg for 1 week
Rituximab will be administered in four weekly doses at 375mg/m2