Alpha thalassemia spectrum
MONDO:0011399An inherited hemoglobinopathy characterized by impaired synthesis of alpha-globin chains leading to a variable clinical picture depending on the number of affected alleles.
Also known as: alpha thalassaemia, alpha thalassemia spectrum, alpha-thalassemia, thalassemia, alpha-, thalassemias, alpha-, A-thalassemia, alpha-thalassemia trait
57 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for kids: drug may prevent transplant complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults (ages 1-26) with non-cancerous blood disorders who are getting a bone marrow transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sung Won Choi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill may cut blood transfusions for kids with thalassemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called mitapivat in children aged 1 to 17 with alpha- or beta-thalassemia who need regular blood transfusions. The goal is to see if mitapivat can reduce the number of transfusions needed compared to a placebo. The study involves 54 participants and lasts …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill could help kids with thalassemia fight anemia without transfusions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug mitapivat can improve anemia in children aged 1 to 17 with alpha- or beta-thalassemia who do not need regular blood transfusions. About 45 participants will receive either mitapivat or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if mi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets antibodies blocking Life-Saving transplants
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment using special immune cells (CAR-T cells) designed to reduce harmful antibodies that can prevent or damage bone marrow transplants. About 18 people with blood diseases who have these antibodies will receive the cells in increasing doses…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Yingjun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a feeding tube after transplant save the gut?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether starting tube feeding right after a stem cell transplant can reduce severe gut graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people with blood cancers or disorders. About 112 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or early tube feeding. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC