Scientists track rare gene variant to unlock blood disorder mysteries

NCT ID NCT03854318

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows people of all ages who have or may have a RUNX1 gene variant, which can cause bleeding problems and increase the risk of blood cancers. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and bone marrow over many years to understand how the condition develops. The goal is to improve diagnosis, monitoring, and eventually treatment for these rare inherited platelet disorders.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could lead to better ways to diagnose and monitor familial platelet disorders, and possibly point toward future treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and findings may take years to translate into clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid leukemia hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm hereditary thrombocytopenia and hematologic cancer predisposition syndrome hereditary thrombocytopenia and hematological cancer predisposition syndrome associated with RUNX1 neoplasm Rare Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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