Blood test study seeks hidden enzyme deficiency in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04902833

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at how often people with certain blood cancers or related conditions have an acquired form of pyruvate kinase deficiency, a red blood cell enzyme problem. Researchers will take a single blood sample from 100 participants to check enzyme activity and gene changes. The goal is to better understand this condition, not to provide treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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