Alpha thalassemia spectrum
MONDO:0011399An inherited hemoglobinopathy characterized by impaired synthesis of alpha-globin chains leading to a variable clinical picture depending on the number of affected alleles.
Also known as: alpha thalassaemia, alpha thalassemia spectrum, alpha-thalassemia, thalassemia, alpha-, thalassemias, alpha-, A-thalassemia, alpha-thalassemia trait
28 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 11 tagged with Alpha thalassemia spectrum itself.
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Sub-types of Alpha thalassemia spectrum
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Digenic alpha thalassemia spectrum 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Hemoglobin H disease 5 trials
- Hb Bart's hydrops fetalis 3 trials
- HBA1; HBA2-related digenic alpha thalassemia spectrum 0 trials
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Monogenic alpha thalassemia spectrum 0 trials
2 sub-types
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New pill could help kids with thalassemia fight anemia without transfusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug mitapivat can improve anemia in children aged 1 to 17 with alpha- or beta-thalassemia who do not need regular blood transfusions. About 45 participants will receive either mitapivat or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if mi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill may cut blood transfusions for kids with thalassemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mitapivat in children aged 1 to 17 with alpha- or beta-thalassemia who need regular blood transfusions. The goal is to see if mitapivat can reduce the number of transfusions needed compared to a placebo. The study involves 54 participants and lasts …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell transplant trial aims to treat sickle cell disease and other blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a stem cell transplant from a donor for people with high-risk sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and other red blood cell disorders. Participants receive drugs and low-dose radiation before the transplant to help the new cells take hold. The study will tra…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New blood test could spot genetic diseases before birth
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is working on a new blood test for pregnant women that can check for serious genetic conditions like cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and sickle cell disease. Researchers will collect blood samples from 4,000 pregnant women who are at higher risk of passing on…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists seek samples to unlock blood disorder secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects biological samples like blood, saliva, and urine from 300 adults aged 18-70, both with and without blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The goal is to use these samples for research to better understand these conditions and related dise…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a global registry map the path to better outcomes for alpha thalassemia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international registry follows people with alpha thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, to learn how the disease progresses and how well fetal treatments work. Researchers will track survival to birth, developmental milestones, and health after birth. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC