Adult pure red cell aplasia
MONDO:0020338Adult pure red cell aplasia is a rare acquired aplastic anemia characterized by a severe normocytic anemia with normal peripheral leukocyte and platelet counts, reticulocytopenia, high serum ferritin and transferrin saturation levels and isolated, almost complete absence of erythroblasts in the bone marrow with normal granulopoesis and megakaryopoesis. It presents with signs of severe anemia (fatigue, lethargy, pallor, intolerance of physical exercise and exertional dyspnea) in the absence of hemorrhagic symptoms.
Also known as: adult pure red-cell aplasia, pure red-cell aplasia of adults, acquired PRCA, acquired pure red cell aplasia, idiopathic pure red cell aplasia
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blood transfusion thresholds tested to save elderly surgical patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving blood transfusions more liberally (when hemoglobin drops to 9 g/dL) versus more restrictively (when it drops to 7.5 g/dL) reduces death and serious complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney injury in patients aged 70 and older undergoing n…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare anemia: drug combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, bortezomib and dexamethasone, in 18 adults with acquired pure red cell aplasia whose disease did not improve or came back after first treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could safely control the condition. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Anemia in kids may be tied to bigger hearts, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether low hemoglobin (anemia) is linked to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) in children up to 18 years old. Researchers used chest X-rays and echocardiograms to check for heart enlargement in 56 anemic children. The goal was to better understand how anemia a…
Sponsor: Universitas Sumatera Utara • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC