In this multi-center international study, our aim is to determine the effectiveness of HCQ for primary thrombosis prophylaxis in persistently aPL-positive but thrombosis-free patients without systemic autoimmune diseases.
Randomized to receive HCQ or no treatment in addition to their standard regimen. 11 study visits and 10 phone visits over 5 years. This study was terminated at 2 years due to low recruitment rate exacerbated by manufacturing shortage and price increase of hydroxychloroquine.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
11
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, United States
Number of Participants With an Acute Thrombosis Event
To determine the efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine in the primary thrombosis prevention of persistently aPL-positive but thrombosis free patients with no other systemic autoimmune diseases over the five year study period.
Time frame: 2 years
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