Stopping or extending immunoglobulin therapy to prevent infections
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether it is safe to stop or extend immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy for people with low antibody levels, or if switching to preventive antibiotics works just as well to prevent infections.
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Who can take part
- You have been receiving immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy for at least 6 months to prevent bacterial infections due to low antibody levels.
- Your doctor has agreed that you are a good candidate to try stopping Ig therapy.
- You are willing to take one of the study treatments, including possibly switching to preventive antibiotics.
- You have not had a stem cell transplant, and you do not have a major infection in the last 3 months or an active infection now.
- You are not already taking daily antibiotics to prevent bacterial infections (other than for certain specific infections).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have not had your spleen removed.
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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