Plasma exchange for immune-related nerve diseases
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether removing and replacing blood plasma (called therapeutic plasma exchange or TPE) can help people with immune-related nerve or brain conditions. It includes both new and returning cases that meet standard guidelines for this treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have a neurological (brain or nerve) condition caused by your immune system
- You are a new case or having a relapse that fits guidelines for plasma exchange
- You have no health issues that make plasma exchange unsafe, like unstable blood pressure, low calcium, or allergy to plasma or albumin
- You plan to complete at least five sessions of plasma exchange
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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