New study tracks how well ropeginterferon eases symptoms in polycythemia vera patients
NCT ID NCT06743035
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows about 200 adults with polycythemia vera (a blood disorder) who do not have an enlarged spleen and are starting treatment with ropeginterferon alfa-2b. Researchers will track symptoms, blood cell counts, and side effects over 36 months in real-world clinics. The goal is to see how well the drug controls the disease and improves daily life.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients with polycythemia vera (PV) without symptomatic splenomegaly with the decision for treatment with ropeginterferon alfa 2b according to Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * Age ≥18 years * Confirmed diagnosis of PV without symptomatic splenomegaly * Indication and decision for treatment with ropeginterferon alfa-2b in accordance with current SmPC * No prior treatment with ropeginterferon alfa-2b (Patients are allowed to be enrolled up to 6 weeks after their first dose of ropeginterferon alfa-2b but must still be on treatment at the time of enrollment.) * Dated signature of informed consent form * Participation in Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) assessment in German language and completion of questionnaire at time of study enrollment * Other criteria according to current Summary of Product Characteristics Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in an interventional clinical trial (except follow-up) * Other contraindications according to current Summary of Product Characteristics
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Onkologisches Studienzentrum Dr. med. Ingo Zander & Dr. med. Eyck von der Heyde
RECRUITINGHanover, Lower Saxony, 30161, Germany
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