Clinical trials: Red Blood Cell Disorder
Anemia
Balancing Risk: Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies In Cardiac Surgery
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the best blood level to begin transfusing red blood cells in individuals undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00651573
- Testing
- Blood transfusion at hematocrit value less than 24%, Blood transfusion at hematocrit value less than 28%
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 722 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Myeloproliferative Disorders, Myelofibrosis
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Luspatercept (ACE-536) Versus Placebo in Subjects With Myeloproliferative Neoplasm-Associated Myelofibrosis on Concomitant JAK2 Inhibitor Therapy and Who Require Red Blood Cell Transfusions
The purpose of this Phase 3 study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Luspatercept compared with placebo in subjects with myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN)-associated Myelofibrosis (MF) and anemia on concomitant Janus…
- Conditions
- Myeloproliferative Disorders, Myelofibrosis, Primary Myelofibrosis, Post-Polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis
- Trial name
- INDEPENDENCE (NCT04717414)
- Testing
- ACE-536
- Where
- 185 sites in United States, Argentina and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 313 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
LBH589 Alone or in Combination With Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents (ESA) in Patients With Low or Int-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
This study assessed the efficacy and safety of LBH589 as single agent and in combination with ESA in red blood cell transfusion-dependent Low and Int-1 MDS patients being either refractory to ESA or with a low probability of…
- Trial name
- GEPARD (NCT01034657)
- Testing
- LBH589, Epoetin Alfa
- Where
- 12 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Myeloid Malignancy, Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
Pilot Trial of Clofarabine Added to Standard Busulfan and Fludarabine for Conditioning Prior to Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, the addition of clofarabine, a new chemotherapy agent, to a standard busulfan and fludarabine conditioning treatment has.
- Conditions
- Myeloid Malignancy, Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, Transfusion-dependent Red Blood Cell (RBC) Defect, Congenital Immunodeficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01596699
- Testing
- Alemtuzumab, Busulfan, Fludarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Deferasirox in Treating Patients With Very Low, Low, or Intermediate-Risk Red Blood Cell Transfusion Dependent Anemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome
This phase II trial studies how well deferasirox works in treating patients with very low, low, or intermediate-risk anemia or myelodysplastic syndrome that depends on red blood cell transfusions.
- Trial name
- NCT02943668
- Testing
- Deferasirox, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Iron Overload Due to Repeated Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Safety and Acceptability of Deferiprone Delayed Release Tablets in Patients With Systemic Iron Overload
Safety, tolerability, and acceptability of twice-daily dosing with deferiprone delayed-release (DR) tablets in patients with systemic iron overload.
- Trial name
- TWICE (NCT03802916)
- Testing
- Deferiprone DR tablets 1000 mg (Low dosage), Deferiprone DR tablets 1000 mg (High dosage)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- ApoPharma
Trauma
Pragmatic, Randomized Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios
Pragmatic, Randomized, Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR)is a Phase III trial designed to evaluate the difference in 24-hour and 30-day mortality among subjects predicted to receive massive transfusion ([MT] (defined as…
- Trial name
- PROPPR (NCT01545232)
- Testing
- 1:1:1 Blood Transfusion Ratio, 1:1:2 Blood Transfusion Ratio
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 680 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Fasting Glucose
Effect of Red Blood Cell Survival on a Commonly Used Diabetes Lab Test-HbA1c
Prevention of complications in veterans with diabetes depends heavily on assessment of blood glucose and HbA1c. The HbA1c is a blood test that measures the exposure of hemoglobin (Hb) to a person's average blood glucose over the…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Fasting Glucose, Prediabetes
- Trial name
- NCT01204216
- Testing
- re-infusion of biotin labeled cells, Diabetes education/diabetes medication adjustment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Luspatercept (ACE-536) Versus Epoetin Alfa for the Treatment of Anemia Due to IPSS-R Very Low, Low, or Intermediate Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Participants Who Require Red Blood Cell Transfusions and Are ESA Naïve
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of luspatercept (ACE-536) compared to epoetin alfa on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion independence (for at least 12 weeks) with a concurrent hemoglobin increase of at…
- Trial name
- COMMANDS (NCT03682536)
- Testing
- Luspatercept, Epoetin alfa
- Where
- 226 sites in United States, Australia and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 363 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Erythrocyte Transfusion, Beta-Thalassemia
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Luspatercept (ACE-536) Versus Placebo in Adults Who Require Regular Red Blood Cell Transfusions Due to Beta (β) Thalassemia
This is a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to determine the efficacy and safety of luspatercept (ACE-536) plus Best supportive care (BSC) versus placebo plus BSC in adults who require…
- Trial name
- BELIEVE (NCT02604433)
- Testing
- Luspatercept
- Where
- 76 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Primary Myelofibrosis, Anemia
A Safety and Efficacy Study to Evaluate Luspatercept in Subjects With Myeloproliferative Neoplasm-associated Myelofibrosis Who Have Anemia With and Without Red Blood Cell-transfusion Dependence
This is a Phase 2, multicenter, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of luspatercept in subjects with MPN-associated myelofibrosis and anemia with and without RBC-transfusion dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT03194542
- Testing
- Luspatercept
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Peginesatide (AF37702) in the Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of peginesatide (AF37702) to increase and maintain increased hemoglobin levels in participants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) (either not on dialysis, receiving regular…
- Conditions
- Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Renal Failure, Pure Red Cell Aplasia
- Trial name
- NCT00314795
- Testing
- Peginesatide
- Where
- 4 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Sickle Cell Disease
Biotin-RBC Transfusion in SCD
This is a single-arm, mechanistic clinical trial to measure predictors of senescence and the in vivo survival of transfused red blood cells (RBCs) in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) receiving chronic transfusion…
- Trial name
- NCT04426591
- Testing
- Biotin Labeled Red Blood Cells, Pathogen-reduced Biotin Labeled Red Blood Cells
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Marianne Yee
Chronic Renal Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease
Safety & Efficacy of Peginesatide for Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of peginesatide in the maintenance treatment of anemia in participants on dialysis.
- Conditions
- Chronic Renal Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia
- Trial name
- EMERALD 2 (NCT00597584)
- Testing
- peginesatide, Epoetin alfa or Epoetin beta
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 823 people
- Sponsor
- Affymax
Transfusional Iron Overload, Transfusional Hemosiderosis
Evaluating Use of Deferasirox as Compared to Deferoxamine in Treating Cardiac Iron Overload
This is a clinical research study in patients who have iron overload in the heart due to chronic blood transfusions. The study will have 2 treatment groups and will compare the safety and efficacy of chelation therapy with a…
- Trial name
- CORDELIA (NCT00600938)
- Testing
- Core Study: Deferasirox, Core Study: Deferoxamine, Extension: deferoxamine to deferasirox
- Where
- 21 sites in Canada, China and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Bypass
Impact of Fluid Restriction Policy in Reducing the Use of Red Cells in Cardiac Surgery
The investigators' hypothesis is that restriction of circulating fluids in comparison to a liberal fluid administration policy would lead to a reduction of allogenic red blood cells exposure in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Bypass, Erythrocyte Transfusion
- Trial name
- NCT00600704
- Testing
- Fluid Restriction Policy, Free fluid infusion
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Larissa University Hospital
Non-Neoplastic Hematologic and Lymphocytic Disorder
Treosulfan and Fludarabine Phosphate Before Donor Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Nonmalignant Inherited Disorders
This phase II clinical trial studies how well treosulfan and fludarabine phosphate with or without low dose radiation before donor stem cell transplantation works in treating patients with nonmalignant (noncancerous) diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT00919503
- Testing
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation, Anti-Thymocyte Globulin, Cyclosporine
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Sickle Cell Disease, Vaso-occlusive Crisis
A Study of a Single Dose of Inclacumab to Reduce Re-admission in Participants With Sickle Cell Disease and Recurrent Vaso-occlusive Crises
This Phase 3 study will assess the safety and efficacy of a single dose of inclacumab, a P-selectin inhibitor, for a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) after an index VOC in participants with sickle cell disease (SCD).
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Vaso-occlusive Crisis, Vaso-occlusive Pain Episode in Sickle Cell Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04927247
- Testing
- Inclacumab
- Where
- 59 sites in United States, Brazil and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait
Evaluation of Low-cost Techniques for Detecting Sickle Cell Disease and β-thalassemia in Nepal and Canada
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder associated with acute illness and organ damage. In high resource settings, early screening and treatment greatly improve quality of life.
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait, Beta-Thalassemia, Sickle Cell-Beta Thalassemia
- Trial name
- NCT05506358
- Testing
- High performance liquid chromatography, Automated sickling test, HbS solubility test
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada, Nepal
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pancreatic Cancer
Administration of GRASPA (Suspension of Erythrocytes Encapsulating L-asparaginase)in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
The interest in using L-asparaginase in pancreatic cancer arose from in vitro and in vivo studies data showing an anti-neoplastic effect on pancreatic tumor cell lines.
- Trial name
- NCT01523808
- Testing
- GRASPA
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- ERYtech Pharma