Generic platelet drug put to the test: will it match the original?

NCT ID NCT06768619

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study checked whether a generic eltrombopag olamine tablet works the same as the brand-name version in 36 healthy Chinese adults after a meal. Participants took a single dose of each formulation in random order, and researchers measured how the drug moved through their bodies. The goal was to confirm bioequivalence, which could lead to a more affordable option for treating low platelet counts.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

eltrombopag olamine (a drug that boosts platelet production)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm that the generic tablet is equivalent to the brand-name drug, offering a more affordable treatment option for people with low platelet counts.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage bioequivalence study in healthy people, not patients. It does not test whether the drug actually improves health outcomes, and results may not predict real-world effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

thrombocytopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital

    Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China