New hope for anemia patients: drug may cut need for blood transfusions

NCT ID NCT05891249

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests a drug called luspatercept in people with anemia from two conditions: myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or beta-thalassemia. Participants need regular red blood cell transfusions. The goal is to see if the drug can safely reduce the number of transfusions they need. The study is for those who did not respond well to or cannot use standard treatments.

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Locations

Local Institution - 0001

New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110029, India
Local Institution - 0002

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
Local Institution - 0003

Bangalore, 560027, India
Local Institution - 0004

Chandigarh, 160012, India
Local Institution - 0005

Assam, 781032, India
Local Institution - 0006

Hyderabad, 500034, India
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Kolkata, West Bengal, 700014, India
Local Institution - 0008

Mumbai, 400012, India
Local Institution - 0010

Delhi, 110085, India

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ANEMIA