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NCT01891994 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Extended Dosing With Eltrombopag for Severe Aplastic Anemia

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
40
Enrollment target

NCT01891994 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.

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The verdict

NCT01891994, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Background: \- Eltrombopag is a drug being tested for treating severe aplastic anemia. It can help improve blood counts in these patients. However, researchers do not know how long the drug can and should be taken for this type of anemia. Objectives: \- To look at whether 6 months of treatment with eltrombopag can improve patient s blood counts. Eligibility: \- Individuals at least 2 years of age who are taking eltrombopag for severe aplastic anemia. Design: * Participants will take eltrombopag by mouth once a day for 6 months. * Blood samples will be collected every 2 weeks for the first 6 months. Bone marrow samples will be collected at 3 and 6 months. These samples will look at the effects of the study drug on the marrow. * Participants will continue to take the study drug for as long as it is effective and if the side effects are not severe.

Interventions

  • DRUG Eltrombopag

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2013-06-28
Est. Completion 2022-08-24
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01891994

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01891994 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which has 501 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Eltrombopag is the first listed.

NCT01891994 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01891994 about?

NCT01891994 is a clinical study titled "Extended Dosing With Eltrombopag for Severe Aplastic Anemia". Background: \- Eltrombopag is a drug being tested for treating severe aplastic anemia. It can help improve blood counts in these patients. However, researchers do not know how long the drug can and should be taken for this type of anemia. Objectives: \- To look at whether 6 months of treatment wi...

What is the current status of trial NCT01891994?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2013-06-28. Estimated completion is 2022-08-24.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01891994?

The interventions under investigation include: Eltrombopag (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01891994?

This trial is sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which has 501 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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