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Rituximab for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis — RIPS  

Sarcoidosis Clinical Trial

Official title:
Rituximab as a Novel Therapy in Refractory Sarcoidosis: A Prospective Open-

Clinical Trial Summary

Sarcoidosis is a inflammatory disease affecting many parts of the body, especially the lungs. While most patients do well, there is a group of patients who require continuous doses of prednisone or other drugs. The current study will determine the role of Rituximab as new agent for patients with refractory disease.

Clinical Trial Description

Patients with refractory pulmonary sarcoidosis will be eligible for participation in this open label trial of Rituximab as additional therapy. The study will evaluate the efficacy of rituximab in improving the symptoms and functional capacity in patients with chronic sarcoidosis with pulmonary involvement who are symptomatic despite current treatment. ;

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT00855205
Study type Interventional
Source University of Cincinnati
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date July 2009
Completion date December 2012
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