Megaloblastic anemia
MONDO:0001700Anemia characterized by the presence of unusually large erythroblasts in the bone marrow called megaloblasts. It is usually caused by vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency. Other causes include toxins and drugs.
Also known as: megaloblastic anaemia (disease), megaloblastic anemia, megaloblastic anemia (disease)
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Megaloblastic anemia itself.
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Sub-types of Megaloblastic anemia
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Vitamin B12- and folate-independent constitutional megaloblastic anemia 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Thiamine-responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome 6 trials
- Orotic aciduria 1 trial Sub-types →
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Pernicious anemia 1 trial
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Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome type 1 0 trials
- Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome type 2 0 trials
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Formiminoglutamic aciduria 0 trials
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Hereditary folate malabsorption 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Smartwatch signals may flag anemia, no needle needed
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingAnemia often goes unnoticed because diagnosis requires a blood draw. This study tests whether a wrist-worn smartwatch can identify people likely to have anemia by tracking blood flow, heart rate, oxygen, and movement. About 400 adults, with and without anemia, will wear the watch…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a painless light sensor replace the needle for anemia screening?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive device that uses light to measure hemoglobin through the skin can accurately detect anemia. Researchers will compare its readings with standard blood tests in 150 adults in Jakarta. If the device proves reliable, it could offer a quick, pai…
Sponsor: Tarumanagara University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC