Digenic alpha thalassemia spectrum

This phase 3 study tests whether mitapivat, an oral medication, can safely reduce the number of blood transfusions needed by adults with transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia. Participants receive either mitapivat or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if m…

This phase 3 trial tests whether the drug mitapivat can improve anemia and reduce fatigue in people with alpha- or beta-thalassemia who do not need regular blood transfusions. About 194 participants received either mitapivat or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. The main goal is to se…

This trial investigates whether a 12- to 36-week program of aerobic and strength exercises can improve body composition, muscle function, and bone density in adolescents and adults with thalassemia. Participants will follow a self-directed routine of 30 minutes of exercise, 5 day…

This study tests a new approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Patients receive a combination of umbilical cord blood and stem cells from a family member, with the cord blood chosen based on specific genetic markers rather than …

This observational study will examine how the drug mitapivat changes red blood cells in 6 people with sickle cell disease. Researchers will measure oxygen binding and cell survival markers from blood samples and muscle oxygen tests. The goal is to understand the drug's effects, n…