Blood cancer database aims to map why some MPN patients fare worse

NCT ID NCT07863466

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First seen Oct 07, 2026 · Last updated Oct 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at a single Italian center are building a detailed database of people with Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of rare blood disorders that includes polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis. The study collects clinical, biological, and treatment information from about 1,190 patients aged 16 and older to understand what drives overall survival and complications like blood clots, bleeding, and progression to leukemia. By following these patients over time, the team hopes to identify patterns that could improve monitoring and care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the database reveals patterns, it could help doctors predict which MPN patients face the highest risk of clots, bleeding, or leukemia and guide monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove that any treatment works. Results depend on the quality of records and may not apply to patients treated elsewhere.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 1,190 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2044

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients 16 years of age and older, diagnosed with polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, prefibrotic and overt primary myelofibrosis, secondary myelofibrosis, followed at Policlinico Hospital (MIlan, Italy)

Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 16 years of age and older * Patients diagnosed with polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, prefibrotic and overt primary myelofibrosis, secondary myelofibrosis (Arber et al, Blood 2022 or earlier but reclassified classifications) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with diagnosis other than polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, prefibrotic and overt primary myelofibrosis, secondary myelofibrosis * Follow up of less than 6 months

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Locations

  • Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Italy

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