Hunting the gene behind blood disorders
NCT ID NCT00722527
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking for the genetic mutation that causes polycythemia (too many red blood cells) and thrombocytosis (too many platelets). Researchers will analyze blood samples from 200 participants to identify the faulty gene. Finding this gene could help design new treatments to control or even cure these conditions in the future.
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 identify the genetic mutation causing these blood disorders, paving the way for future targeted therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Finding the genetic cause does not guarantee that effective treatments will be developed.
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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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University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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