๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-29

Autoantibody Reduction Therapy for Progressive Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (NCT07674745)

Study of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Rituximab, and Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Progressive Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (STRIVE II)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This Phase IIb trial will compare effectiveness and safety of a multi-component autoantibody reduction therapy (AART), consisting of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), rituximab, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) for treatment of patients with progressive idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 40 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (9 Sites)

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Loyola University โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • University of Kansas โ€” Kansas City, Kansas
  • University of North Carolina โ€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Thomas Jefferson University โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Temple University โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • University of Pittsburgh โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • University of Utah โ€” Salt Lake City, Utah

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (412) 215-6977

Email: srduncan@uabmc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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