Secondary polycythemia
MONDO:0020115Secondary polycythemia is an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by enhanced stimulation of red blood cell production by an otherwise normal erythroid lineage that may be congenital or acquired (congenital secondary polycythemia and acquired secondary polycythemia).
Also known as: secondary erythrocytosis, secondary polycythemia
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Secondary polycythemia itself.
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Sub-types of Secondary polycythemia
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Acquired secondary polycythemia 0 trials
4 sub-types
- Gaisbock syndrome 0 trials
- Dehydration polycythemia 0 trials
- Erythropoietin polycythemia 0 trials
- Polycythemia due to hypoxia 0 trials
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Congenital secondary polycythemia 0 trials
2 sub-types
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Blood pressure pill may tame thick blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if lisinopril, a common blood pressure drug, can lower red blood cell levels in people with polycythemia (too many red blood cells). Researchers will measure changes in hemoglobin, hematocrit, and a hormone called erythropoietin. The trial enrolls 30 adults with …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood thickness mystery: new study aims to uncover hidden risks in polycythemia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how thick the blood is in 160 people with polycythemia (a condition with too many red blood cells). Researchers want to see if thicker blood causes more symptoms like headaches or dizziness, and how it differs between types of polycythemia. No new treatments a…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC