Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:01 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:01 PM
NCT ID:
NCT03829566
Brief Summary:
This study is designed to treat your disease with an autologous stem cell transplant using a regimen of immune suppressant drugs and chemotherapy to reset your immune system and to determine if your disease will go into long-term remission.
Detailed Description:
The autologous stem cell transplant used in this research study is an investigational procedure that uses cyclophosphamide (chemotherapy), rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) (a protein that kills the immune cells that are thought to be causing your disease), rituximab (a biologic drug that targets B cells of your immune system), and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) (pooled IgG antibodies from plasma donors with immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects), followed by return of your own previously collected blood stem cells (autologous stem cell transplant). One day of plasmapheresis will also be performed the day prior to admission for stem cell transplant to remove disease-causing antibodies. The ability of this experimental treatment to stop relapses and progression (worsening) of your NMOSD will be assessed.
Study:
NCT03829566
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03829566