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Recruitment Status
(-) Non-recruiting (5)
Recruiting (2)

Related conditions
Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia) (2)
Alpha Thalassemia (1)
Anemia (1)
Hemophilia (1)
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) (1)

Study categories
Adults (4)
Children (3)
MRI/Imaging Studies (2)

Specialty
General Pediatrics (1)
(-) Hematology (5)

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Clinical trial phase
Phase I (1)
Phase II (3)
Phase III (2)
Phase IV (1)

ENERGY Study

The ENERGY study is for adults (ages 18 and up) with warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA) who are currently receiving treatment or have previously received treatment. The goal of the study is to see if the study drug, Nipocalimab is safe and effective in the treatment of wAIHA. Nipocalimab is an investigational medication designed to stop your immune system from destroying your red blood cells.

You may be able to join the study if you are:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Diagnosed with wAIHA for at least 3 months
  • Currently receiving treatment or have previously received treatment for wAIHA
  • Have platelet counts of more than 30,000/ L and Hemoglobin less than 10 g/dL

Other study requirements will apply.

Phase: Phase II, Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults

Gene Therapy Trial for Hemophilia A
This clinical trial study uses a modified adeno-associated virus (AAV) to carry the human factor VIII gene to the liver. In the liver is where factor VIII protein is made. The study product, SPK-8011, is available only to participants in this research study. This product has not been approved yet for use in the general public. This will be the first hemophilia A gene transfer research study done in the United States. To learn more about the benefits and risks related to this study, please contact Dr. Lindsey George at (267) 425-0132.In order to participate in this study, you must be male, 18 years or older, have hemophilia A with FVIII activity levels less or equal to 2%, a history of bleeding that requires prophylaxis or on demand therapy, and no history of inhibitor to factor VIII. This study requires a number of visits over the course of 12 months. All costs related to participation in the study will either be covered or reimbursed by the Sponsor of the study, Spark Therapeutics, and participants will be compensated for their time.

Phase: Phase I, Phase II

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, MRI/Imaging Studies

Conditions: Hemophilia

Gladiolus Study

This Phase 2 clinical research study is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a once-daily oral investigational medicine that may improve anemia and reduce the need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions among some patients who are chronically transfused. All participants enrolled in the study will receive the investigational medication.

We are currently enrolling individuals who meet the following criteria:*

  • Regular RBC transfusions to prevent stroke or recurrence of stroke (Cohort A)
  • Thalassemia and receiving regular RBC transfusions (Cohort B)
  • Thalassemia and not receiving regular RBC transfusions (Cohort C)

There are additional eligibility requirements, which the investigator will explain to you.

Phase: Phase II

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, Children

Conditions: Alpha Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia), Anemia

HGB-212: Phase 3 Beta Thalassemia LentiGlobin BB305 Gene Therapy Trial

Individuals with a certain type of beta thalassemia that is treated with regular transfusions, and who are 50 years old and younger, may be able to participate. A number of screening tests will be done to determine if subjects can participate. These include review of your past medical history, blood and urine tests, bone marrow aspirate/biopsy, bone age/ DEXA scan, heart ultrasound, electrocardiogram, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart and liver, and liver biopsy. If eligible, blood stem cells will be collected by apheresis or by bone marrow harvest. These stem cells will then have a healthy beta globin gene inserted. You will then be hospitalized and chemotherapy will be given to empty out the bone marrow. The stem cells, with the inserted gene, will then be given back to you. You will be followed for side effects and to see if the inserted gene helps you make hemoglobin.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, Children, MRI/Imaging Studies

Conditions: Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia)

Panzyga Study
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a blood disorder in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack and destroy the body's own blood platelets. The Panzyga Study is looking at a potential medicine (experimental drug) to see if it can result in increasing platelet counts and may potentially treat ITP. You will be infused with the experimental drug once or twice during the treatment period and will be followed up for 32 days. Testing will include blood tests, urine tests, pregnancy tests and physical exams. You may be able to take part in the study if you are below 18 years of age and have been diagnosed with chronic ITP.

Phase: Phase IV

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

Conditions: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)