New drug hope for rare blood disorder that causes anemia in cold weather

NCT ID NCT06067048

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests the drug zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) in 25 people with primary cold agglutinin disease, a rare condition where the immune system attacks red blood cells in cold temperatures, causing anemia and poor circulation. The study aims to see if the drug can reduce anemia and cold-related symptoms by targeting the abnormal immune cells. Participants take zanubrutinib capsules daily for up to 36 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

zanubrutinib (Brukinsa)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for cold agglutinin disease that targets both anemia and cold-induced symptoms, potentially improving quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may cause side effects or fail to improve symptoms significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cold agglutinin disease lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AZ Delta

    Roeselare, Belgium

  • Amsterdan UMC ( location AMC)

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Erasusmc

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

  • Haukeland University Hospital Bergen

    Bergen, Norway

  • Odense University Hospital

    Odense, Denmark

  • Oslo University Hospital

    Oslo, Norway

  • Rigshospitalet

    Copenhagen, Denmark

  • UMCG

    Groningen, Netherlands

  • UZ leuven

    Leuven, Belgium

  • st. Olavs Hospital

    Trondheim, Norway