Researchers hunt for clues to prevent dangerous clots in rare blood cancer
NCT ID NCT05548062
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study watches 242 adults with high-risk polycythemia vera (a rare blood cancer that thickens the blood) who have already had a blood clot. Researchers track health data like blood pressure, weight, and lab tests to see which factors best predict future clots. The goal is to help doctors identify who is most at risk and improve prevention strategies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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242 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Expected to finish
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Aug 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
The study will involve patients in Italy with high-risk Polycythemia Vera
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- 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: 1. Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study. 2. Age ≥18 years. 3. Diagnosis of PV according to WHO 2008 or WHO 2016 and high-risk stratification according to European LeukemiaNet (ELN) classification. 4. At least one TE after diagnosis or up to 2 years prior to diagnosis. 5. Patients on treatment with hydroxyurea at enrollment and for at least 18 months prior to enrollment or those on treatment with ruxolitinib who started treatment up to 18 months before enrollment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Novartis Investigative Site
Alessandria, AL, 15121, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Ancona, AN, 60126, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Bari, BA, 70124, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Como, CO, 22100, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Cosenza, CS, 87100, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Catania, CT, 95123, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Florence, FI, 50134, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Genova, GE, 16132, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Lecce, LE, 73100, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Tricase, LE, 73039, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Monza, MB, 20900, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Milan, MI, 20122, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Palermo, PA, 90127, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Palermo, PA, 90146, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Piacenza, PC, 29121, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Padova, PD, 35128, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Pisa, PI, 56126, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Parma, PR, 43126, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Reggio Calabria, RC, 89124, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Reggio Emilia, RE, 42123, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Roma, RM, 00161, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Roma, RM, 00168, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Roma, RM, 00189, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Pagani, SA, 84016, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Orbassano, TO, 10043, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Torino, TO, 10126, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Terni, TR, 05100, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Varese, VA, 21100, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Vicenza, VI, 36100, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Verona, VR, 37134, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Viterbo, VT, 01033, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site
Naples, 80131, Italy
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