Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of blood disorders
NCT ID NCT02720679
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects blood, bone marrow, and other samples along with health information from up to 1,716 people with non-cancerous blood diseases and their family members. Researchers will analyze the participants' genes to find new genetic causes of these conditions and understand why some people get sicker than others. The goal is to build a resource that can lead to better diagnosis and treatment in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could uncover new genetic causes of blood diseases and point toward better ways to diagnose or treat them in the future.
- What could go wrong
- This is a sample-collection study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to produce meaningful results, and findings may not lead directly to new therapies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,716 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2016
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2050
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants will be (1) individuals with a non-malignant hematologic disorder confirmed or suspected to have a genetic basis, and (2) affected and unaffected family members of those individuals who are willing to provide clinical data and undergo genetic testing.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * An individual (proband) receiving therapy or expert consultation regarding a non-malignant hematologic disorder, MDS or MPN. * A biologically-related individual to the identified proband to include: first, second or third degree relatives. Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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