8,400 screened in bangladesh to uncover hidden blood disorders
NCT ID NCT07305181
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study screened 8,400 people living in Chattogram, Bangladesh to find out how common abnormal hemoglobin types are. Researchers used a blood test called HbA1c capillary electrophoresis to detect conditions like HbE trait. The goal was to understand the prevalence of these inherited blood disorders in the urban population. No treatment was given; this was purely an observation and data collection study.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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8,400 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- 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
The study population will comprise individuals residing within the metropolitan area who meet the predefined inclusion criteria. Eligible participants, irrespective of age or sex, will be considered for enrollment, ensuring representation across demographic groups. Participation will be strictly voluntary, and only those who provide informed consent (or assent with parental/guardian consent in the case of minors) will be included in the study. This approach is intended to capture a diverse and representative sample of the target community, thereby enhancing the generalizability and validity of the study findings.
- Ages
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1 month to 70 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: * Residents of the selected metropolitan area. * All ages (1 Month - 70 Years) and both sexes. * Willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to provide informed consent. * Inaccurate data.
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Conditions
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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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