ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Prednisone Treatment Study

We are investigating whether continuing low-dose prednisone helps maintain remission in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis compared to stopping it after one month. This study will also look at potential side effects and relapse rates over time.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Cortancyl
Cortancyl is a steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and treat allergies, asthma, and certain autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.
Mabthera
Mabthera is a medicine used to treat certain blood cancers and some autoimmune diseases by targeting problematic immune cells.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Prednisone
Prednisone is a steroid substance that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system for conditions like allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders.
Rituximab
Rituximab is a substance that targets and reduces B cells, a type of white blood cell, to treat some blood cancers and autoimmune conditions.

What experimental substances are being tested?

Experimental substances that are being investigated in this clinical trial. These are not yet approved for general use.

Microcrystalline Cellulose

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Blitzima
Brucorten
Cison

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Amiens Picardie
Médecine Interne
Amiens, France
Centre Hospitalier Regional D'Angers
Médecine Interne
Angers, France
Centre Hospitalier Regional D'Angers
service de Néphrologie, Dialyse, Transplantation
Angers, France

Sponsor: Hospices Civils De Lyon
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.