New pill aims to clean iron from organs in blood disorder patients

NCT ID NCT05693909

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This trial tests an oral drug called SP-420 in about 90 adults with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia or low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The goal is to see how well SP-420 removes excess iron from the liver and other organs, and whether it is safe. Participants take the drug three times a week and undergo MRI scans to measure iron levels.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

SP-420 (an oral iron chelator)

What this could lead to

If successful, SP-420 could offer a new oral option to safely reduce iron buildup from frequent blood transfusions, potentially lowering organ damage risk.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may cause side effects or fail to clear iron effectively.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

beta-thalassemia major myelodysplastic syndrome Myelodysplastic Syndromes

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Pharmacosmos Investigational Site

    RECRUITING

    Copenhagen, Denmark