Porphyria prevention study tests Panhematin's power

NCT ID NCT02922413

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether Panhematin (hemin) can safely prevent acute attacks in people with certain types of porphyria. Researchers gave 13 participants either Panhematin or a placebo and tracked how many had attacks and serious side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

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