Blood disorder survey in bangladesh reveals hidden genetic burden
NCT ID NCT07207551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how often hemoglobin disorders (like thalassemia and sickle cell disease) occur in people visiting a hospital in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Researchers tested blood samples from 760 volunteers using advanced methods to find different hemoglobin types. The goal was to gather information that could help improve genetic counseling and public health planning.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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760 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Population will consist of individuals from the selected community and healthcare facilities who meet the inclusion criteria. Participants of all ages and both sexes will be included, provided they give informed consent and have not received a blood transfusion within the last three months. The population is expected to represent a cross-section of healthy individuals and those with suspected or confirmed hemoglobinopathies, allowing for assessment of hemoglobin variants and related biochemical parameters.
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Residents of the Chattogram metropolitan area. * All ages and both sexes with informed consent. * Willing to provide venous blood samples. * No blood transfusion in the past 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal or withdrawal of consent. * Blood transfusion within the last 3 months. * Pregnant women. * Inadequate or hemolyzed blood samples.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)
Khulshi, Chattogram, 4203, Bangladesh
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