Anemia of prematurity
MONDO:0001239A blood disorder characterized by low hemoglobin levels in premature neonates that usually spontaneously resolves within 3-6 months post birth. A combination of factors including the transition from the liver to the bone marrow for erythropoiesis in a neonate, blood loss experienced during delivery, the shortened life span of fetal blood cells, and an acclimation to a relatively hyperoxic environment outside the womb can predispose a neonate to this condition.
Also known as: AOP
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with Anemia of prematurity itself.
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New anemia drug enters early human testing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called APG-5918 in healthy volunteers and people with anemia (low red blood cells). The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug, while also seeing if it can raise hemoglobin levels. About 105 participants will take pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden thinking problems in anemia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a non-invasive brain imaging technique called fNIRS to see how anemia affects thinking and memory. Researchers will measure brain activity in 323 adults with different types of anemia and compare it to cognitive test scores. The goal is to identify which brain reg…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hospital tests if its own anemia rules actually get followed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doctors at Siriraj Hospital follow a new guideline for treating anemia in patients before major surgery. Anemia is common in surgical patients and can lead to more blood transfusions and worse outcomes. The researchers will track 93 anemic patients to …
Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Anemia type may predict surgery danger
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 1000 adults having moderate- to high-risk surgery to see if the type and severity of anemia they have before surgery affects their risk of complications like heart injury, kidney injury, or stroke. Researchers will compare patients with iron-deficiency ane…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC