Summary: The purpose of this study is to collect existing tissue specimens from subjects enrolled in Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC) studies. Analysis of these tissue specimens and linked clinical data collected through VCRC studies may lead to the identification and development of a series of translational research projects. Results of these studies will provide vasculitis researchers with ...

Summary: Multi-center sequential multiple assignment randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of three different standard of care treatment options for patients with isolated skin vasculitis.

Summary: The purpose of this study is to learn about the experience of women with vasculitis who become pregnant. In particular, the study will consist of several online surveys to assess 1. each woman's vasculitis severity and pregnancy-related experiences, and 2. pregnancy outcomes.

Summary: Henoch Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common type of vasculitis in children, with an incidence of \ 10/100,000, whereas \>90% of the patients develop symptoms at \<10 years of age. Although HSP is generally a self-limiting disease, it may also lead to severe complications, such as intestinal intussusception, infarction and perforation, as well as end-stage renal disease. The management of HSP...

Summary: This study conducted a prospective, multicenter, one-arm clinical trial on the combination of leflunomide and steroid therapy for refractory skin Henoch-Schonlein Purpura in children on the basis of ethical principles. A one-year follow-up was conducted to evaluate the changes in the main indicators (frequency of rash recurrence) and secondary indicators (proportion of kidney damage, proportion of...