New hope for rare blood disorder: drug boosts blood cell production
NCT ID NCT03988608
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested a drug called eltrombopag in 20 Chinese adults with severe aplastic anemia, a rare condition where the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells. The goal was to see if the drug could improve blood cell counts and reduce the need for transfusions. Participants took the drug daily for up to a year, with doses adjusted based on their platelet levels.
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Locations
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Novartis Investigative Site
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China
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Novartis Investigative Site
Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
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Novartis Investigative Site
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Novartis Investigative Site
Tianjin, 300020, China
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Novartis Investigative Site
Tianjin, 300052, China
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