Scientists probe immune cells behind rare anemia
NCT ID NCT02158195
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how certain immune cells, called T cells, behave in people with autoimmune hemolytic anemia, a condition where the body attacks its own red blood cells. Researchers compared blood samples from 27 patients and healthy volunteers to understand the disease better. The goal was to learn more about what goes wrong in the immune system, not to test a new treatment.
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 improve understanding of how the immune system attacks red blood cells in autoimmune hemolytic anemia, potentially pointing toward new treatment targets.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 27 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment, so direct benefits are unlikely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH de Chalon-sur-Saône
Chalon-sur-Saône, 71100, France
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CH de METZ
Metz, 57000, France
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CH de Mâcon
Mâcon, 71018, France
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CHU de Besançon
Besançon, 25030, France
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CHU de DIJON
Dijon, 21079, France
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