The ConNeCT Study: Neurological Complications of TTP

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Treatments: Other: Questionnaires (including PHQ-9, TYM and SF-36)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04981028

5988

Details and patient eligibility

About

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare condition, which has a very high risk of death if not recognised and given immediate treatment. TTP is caused by a very low level of an enzyme in the body, called ADAMTS13. A lack of ADAMTS13 causes multiple small clots to form around the body which can disrupt the blood flow to important organs. Although survival has improved significantly, it is now being recognised that patients with TTP may suffer with longer term complications as a result of their condition; literature from the USA reports higher rates of major depression and also poor memory and reduced concentration in patients with TTP. The investigators aim to improve the understanding of the long-term complications and review, for the first time, forward-looking data at multiple time points in patients with TTP in the UK. Both patients with a new diagnosis and patients with a known diagnosis of TTP identified in NHS hospitals will be included, over a minimum duration of 2 years. This will be a questionnaire based study with both doctor led and participant led questionnaires at pre-determined points in time. By improving the understanding and comparing symptoms to that of the general population, the investigators hope to improve the support and tailor the treatments which can be offered to patients with TTP.

Enrollment: 250 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1.Acute episode TTP:

• Adult male or female patient ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the consent form, with a confirmed diagnosis of TTP (initial or relapse) based on ADAMTS13 <10% 2. Known diagnosis of TTP:
• Adult male or female patient ≥ 18 years of age at time of signing the consent form, with a historical confirmed diagnosis of TTP (based on ADAMTS13 at initial presentation <10%) 3. Healthy control:
• Non-blood relative / friend / carer of patients under the care of Haematology clinics at the Royal Liverpool University hospital or other participating centres.

Exclusion criteria

1. Acute episode of TTP:

   • Participants less than 18 years old at the time of signing the consent form
   • Patient with ADAMTS13 greater than 10%
   • Patient with cancer or transplant associated MAHA will not be included
   • Patient (or NOK, where patient does not have capacity) not wishing to consent to trial

2. Known diagnosis of TTP:

   • Participants less than 18 years old at the time of signing the consent form
   • Patient with ADAMTS13 greater than 10%
   • Patient with cancer or transplant associated MAHA will not be included
   • Patient (or NOK, where patient does not have capacity) not wishing to consent to trial

3. For healthy control:

   • Participants less than 18 years old at the time of signing the consent form
   • Participant not wishing to consent to trial
   • Any personal or family history of thrombotic microangiopathy

Trial design

250 participants in 3 patient groups

Patients with acute episode of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

Description:

Any adult patients with a suspected diagnosis of TTP (defined by low platelets and anaemia with evidence of red cell breakdown) and confirmed by a low ADAMTS13 enzyme level \<10%

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaires (including PHQ-9, TYM and SF-36)

Healthy volunteers

Description:

Non-blood relative / friend / carer

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaires (including PHQ-9, TYM and SF-36)

Patients with known diagnosis of TTP

Description:

Any adult patients with a previously confirmed diagnosis of TTP (more than 12 months ago) based on an ADAMTS13 enzyme level \<10% at initial diagnosis

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaires (including PHQ-9, TYM and SF-36)