Clinical trials: Thalassemia
Myeloid Chimerism
Repeat Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease and Falling Donor Myeloid Chimerism Levels
Background: Sickle cell disease can often be treated with blood stem cell transplants. But for some people the disease returns. This study will give a second transplant to people whose disease has returned but still have some…
- Trial name
- NCT04008368
- Testing
- CliniMACS CD34 Reagent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Sickle Red Blood Cell, Fetal Hemoglobin
Effect of Broccoli Sprouts Homogenate on SS RBC
The overall purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding of the biological response of red blood cells to sulforaphane contained in fresh broccoli sprouts that have been put through a blending process.
- Conditions
- Sickle Red Blood Cell, Fetal Hemoglobin, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- BSH (NCT01715480)
- Testing
- Broccosprouts® (Brassica Protection Products LLC) homogenate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Beta-thalassemia
Study to Evaluate Additional Risk Minimisation Measures (aRMMs) for REBLOZYL Among Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)
This is a non-interventional post-authorization safety study (PASS) employing a cross sectional design to evaluate the effectiveness of the additional risk minimization measures (aRMMs) for REBLOZYL.
- Trial name
- NCT04973280
- Where
- 4 sites in Austria, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 187 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Healthy Volunteers, Sickle Cell Disease
A Research Study Looking at a Single Dose of Etavopivat in Healthy Chinese Participants
The study tests a new medicine called etavopivat in healthy Chinese participants. During the study, the participant will be given 1 dose of the study medicine. A dose is 2 tablets which are swallowed together with a cup of water.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia
- Trial name
- NCT06581627
- Testing
- Etavopivat
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia
Effects of Transfusion of Older Stored Red Cells
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of transfusion of fresh and stored blood on patients. The investigators hope to test: whether a similar effect (older stored blood is associated with worse outcomes) is seen…
- Trial name
- NCT01534676
- Testing
- Transfusion, Blood, Chelation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Alpha Thalassemia
Screening for Alpha Thalassemia in Healthy Volunteers
Background: Alpha thalassemia is a blood disorder. It is caused by genetic deletions. Part of the DNA is missing from a group of genes called alpha globin. Alpha thalassemias are some of the most common genetic deletions.
- Trial name
- NCT02692872
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 367 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Thalassemia
Effect of Antioxidant Cocktail in Beta-thalassemia/Hb E Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of antioxidant cocktails on the alleviation of oxidative stress and iron overload in beta-thalassemia/Hb E patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01597765
- Testing
- curcuminoids, N-acetylcysteine, deferiprone and vitamin E, Curcuminoids and alpha-tocopherol
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Beta-Thalassemia
Detection Of β-thalassemia Carriers In Assiut
Thalassemia is different in kids with microcytic hypochromic anemia than general population because there is a confusion between symptoms of thalassemia and iron deficiency anemia in kids and both of them differ in management and…
- Trial name
- NCT03822585
- Testing
- CBC, Iron Study, Serum Ferrittin, HPLC,Genitic Study
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Iron, Abnormal Blood Level, Other Abnormal Blood Chemistry
Fresh Versus Old Red Blood Cells for Transfusion
Packed red blood cell units destined for transfusion can be stored for up to 42 days prior to transfusion based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.
- Trial name
- NCT01319552
- Testing
- Fresh transfusion, Old transfusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia
Decision Aid for Therapeutic Options In Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder with chronic multi-system manifestations affecting 100,000 individuals in the US, largely of minority origin and associated with substantial morbidity, premature mortality…
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemoglobin SS, Hemoglobin SC
- Trial name
- NCT02326597
- Testing
- Decision Aid Tool, Standard Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell
Precision Exercise in Children With Malignant Hemopathies
In the early years of life and during adolescence, physical activity is crucial for good development of motor skills. It is even more so for those children and young people who are forced to undergo anti-cancer therapies and…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell, Leukemia, T Cell, Lymphoma, Hodgkin
- Trial name
- SportTherapy (NCT04090268)
- Testing
- Sport Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milano Bicocca
Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease
Cerebrovascular Reserve and White Matter Disease in Patients with Chronic Anemia
This is primarily an observational trial in patients with chronic anemia syndromes (sickle cell disease and thalassemia) and control subjects.
- Conditions
- Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Healthy Controls
- Trial name
- CVR (NCT03715972)
- Testing
- Hydroxyurea, Acetazolamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Thalassemia, Iron Overload
Inhibitory Effect of a Polyphenol Supplement on Dietary Iron Absorption in Adults with Thalassemia
Genetic disorders, such as thalassemia, can lead to iron overload and severe adverse health outcomes. In iron-loading thalassemia, iron overload is due to increased iron absorption.
- Trial name
- NCT05326503
- Testing
- Meal matrix with polyphenol supplement (PPS), No meal matrix with PPS
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Thalassemia Major
Monitoring of Erythroid Lineage Specific Chimerism Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Transplantation for Thalassemia Major
The purpose of this study is to collect peripheral blood and bone marrow aspirate samples from thalassemia patients in Tehran, in a collaborative effort to develop an erythroid lineage specific chimerism assay applicable to…
- Trial name
- NCT00480506
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Thalassemia in Children
Benson's Relaxation Technique, Music Therapy for Children With Thalassemia
The aim of the present study is to determine the effect of Benson's relaxation technique versus music therapy on physiological parameters and stress of children with thalassemia during blood transfusion.
- Trial name
- NCT05730374
- Testing
- Benson's Relaxation technique, Music therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Hemoglobinopathies, Thalassemia
Hemoglobinopathy Nursing Program and Pediatric Nursing Students
Hemoglobinopathies are the most common life threatening, monogenic disorders in the world. The most common causes of hemoglobinopathies are sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
- Conditions
- Hemoglobinopathies, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Nurse's Role
- Trial name
- NCT05389891
- Testing
- Hemoglobinopathy Nursing Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Beta-Thalassemia
Choroidal Thickness in Beta-thalassemia Patients
The purpose of this study is to examine choroidal thickness in beta-thalassemia patients and compare it to the one of healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT04067258
- Testing
- EDI-OCT
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Patras
Beta-thalassemia, Glioma
Plasticizer Exposure and Its Consequences on Health
Plasticizers are chemicals commonly found in many everyday items, from food packaging to medical equipment. Although they are pervasive in our daily lives, researchers still don't have a clear picture of their long-term effects…
- Conditions
- Beta-thalassemia, Glioma, Healthy Controls, Transfusion-dependent Beta-Thalassemia
- Trial name
- PEACH (NCT06512298)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Thalassemia
Evaluating People With Thalassemia: The Thalassemia Longitudinal Cohort (TLC) Study
Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders that can cause anemia and other health problems. The goal of this study is to collect information on complications of the disease among people who currently have or previously had…
- Trial name
- NCT00661804
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 416 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Pulmonary Hypertension, Sickle Cell Disease
Glutamine Therapy for Hemolysis-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
The primary hypothesis of this study is that glutamine supplementation will improve the erythrocyte glutamine/glutamate ratio, a biomarker of oxidative stress, hemolysis and pulmonary hypertension (PH) in sickle cell disease…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Hypertension, Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia
- Trial name
- NCT01048905
- Testing
- L-Glutamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland