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Beta-Thalassemia clinical trials
8 of 15 indexed Beta-Thalassemia trials are currently recruiting.
15 US clinical trials · 8 currently recruiting
Beta-Thalassemia is the subject of 15 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 8 of them currently open to new participants. 4 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 9 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Celgene, running 3 of these trials.
The research picture
Beta-Thalassemia has 15 registered US clinical trials, 8 of them open to new participants right now, about 53% of the total.
- 8
- recruiting participants now
- 53%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 4
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: Celgene
Active & Recent Trials
15 total, page 1 of 1
FLOWER: Following Longitudinal Outcomes With Epidemiology for Rare Diseases
xCures
NCT06539169
A Study to Evaluate Long-term Safety in Participants Who Have Participated in Other Luspatercept (ACE-536) Clinical Trials
Celgene
NCT04064060
A Study of Participants with Β-Thalassemia Treated with Betibeglogene Autotemcel
Genetix Biotherapeutics
NCT06271512
Study of Safety & PK of Luspatercept (ACE-536) in Pediatric Participants With Beta (β)-Thalassemia
Celgene
NCT04143724
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of a Single Dose of CTX001 in Participants With Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia and Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
NCT05477563
AlloSCT for Malignant and Non-malignant Hematologic Diseases Utilizing Alpha/Beta T Cell and CD19+ B Cell Depletion
Mitchell Cairo
NCT04099966
ALS20-101 Lentiviral Gene Therapy for Beta Thalassemia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NCT06364774
Hematopoietic Stem Cell BCL11A Enhancer Gene Editing for Severe β-Hemoglobinopathies
Daniel Bauer
NCT06647979
Stem Cell Transplant in Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia
Columbia University
NCT00408447
Addition of JSP191 (C-kit Antibody) to Nonmyeloablative Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-Thalassemia
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NCT05357482
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of CTX001 in Pediatric Participants With Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia (TDT)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
NCT05356195
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Luspatercept (ACE-536) Versus Placebo in Adults Who Require Regular Red Blood Cell Transfusions Due to Beta (β) Thalassemia
Celgene
NCT02604433
Safety and Pharmacodynamic Study of an Oral Iron Chelator Given for 6 Months to Patients With Iron Overload
Shire
NCT01186419
Cord Blood Transplantation for Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NCT00029380
CD34+Selection for Partially Matched Family or Matched Unrelated Adult Donor Transplant
New York Medical College
NCT01049854
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 6 |
| Phase 3 | 4 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Beta-Thalassemia Trial Landscape
15 indexed Beta-Thalassemia studies · 8 recruiting (53%).
Phase mix: 4 late (III/IV) vs 9 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Celgene (3 trials), 9 others listed. 15 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Beta-Thalassemia?
PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Beta-Thalassemia, of which 8 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Beta-Thalassemia?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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