Researchers track Long-Term effects of romiplostim in rare blood disorder
NCT ID NCT04870346
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 36 patients with aplastic anemia who previously received romiplostim in earlier trials. Researchers will monitor blood cell counts and safety for up to 5 years to see if benefits last and to check for any new health issues. The goal is to better understand the long-term effects of this treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- romiplostim
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm whether romiplostim provides lasting benefits for aplastic anemia patients without ongoing treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational follow-up, not a new treatment trial. It may not show clear long-term benefits, and results depend on a small group of patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients enrolled in Study 531-003/531-004
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients whose written consent to participate in this research was obtained among patients registered for Study 531-003/531-004 * Of the patients who died before their consent to participate in this research was obtained among those registered for Study 531-003/531-004, patients whose legally authorized representatives such as their family had given the consent or patients whose legally authorized representatives had not refused in the disclosure of information by opt-out * Of the patients who died before their consent to participate in this research was obtained among those registered for Study 531-003/531-004, patients, patients for whom the consent process exemption was approved by the Ethics Review Committee, etc. of the participating medical institutions at the participating medical institutions in the countries without the opt-out system Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are judged by the investigator or sub-investigator to be unfavorable for participation in this research
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kanazawa University, College of Medical Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Hematology
Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, 920-0934, Japan
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