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

NCT ID NCT05891249

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

Summary

This study tests a drug called luspatercept in people with anemia caused by myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or beta-thalassemia who need regular blood transfusions. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can reduce the number of transfusions needed. About 85 participants in India will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and transfusion reduction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia beta thalassemia bone marrow disorder hematologic disorder hemoglobin E-beta-thalassemia syndrome inherited hemoglobinopathy myelodysplastic syndrome with ring sideroblasts

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Contacts and locations

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

  • Local Institution - 0007

    Kolkata, West Bengal, 700014, India

  • Local Institution - 0008

    Mumbai, 400012, India

  • Local Institution - 0010

    Delhi, 110085, India