Scientists probe Spleen's secrets to unlock blood disease mysteries

NCT ID NCT06418256

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to better understand how the spleen filters and responds to abnormal blood cells in various diseases. Researchers will collect spleen tissue and blood from 100 adults undergoing planned splenectomy. By perfusing the spleen in the lab, they hope to uncover its role in conditions like malaria and other blood disorders.

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 clarify how the spleen contributes to diseases like malaria and blood disorders, potentially pointing toward new treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational, lab-based study, not a treatment trial. Findings may not directly translate to new therapies, and results are limited to the laboratory setting.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SPLENECTOMY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary spherocytosis malaria sickle cell disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Hôpital Beaujon

    RECRUITING

    Clichy, 92110, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75015, France

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75013, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Hôpital Saint Antoine

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75012, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Institut Pasteur

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Paris, 75015, France