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NCT02720679 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Investigation of the Genetics of Hematologic Diseases

A clinical trial of Sickle Cell Disease and Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Recruiting
Registry status
1,716
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02720679: Recruiting study of Sickle Cell Disease and Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

NCT02720679 is a study of Sickle Cell Disease and Diamond-Blackfan Anemia that is actively recruiting participants, run by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 1,716 participants, above the 285-participant average among 213 other Sickle Cell Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (502% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02720679, a study of Sickle Cell Disease and Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

RECRUITING
Registry status
1,716 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to collect and store samples and health information for current and future research to learn more about the causes and treatment of blood diseases. This is not a therapeutic or diagnostic protocol for clinical purposes. Blood, bone marrow, hair follicles, nail clippings, urine, saliva and buccal swabs, left over tissue, as well as health information will be used to study and learn about blood diseases by using genetic and/or genomic research. In general, genetic research studies specific genes of an individual; genomic research studies the complete genetic makeup of an individual. It is not known why many people have blood diseases, because not all genes causing these diseases have been found. It is also not known why some people with the same disease are sicker than others, but this may be related to their genes. By studying the genomes in individuals with blood diseases and their family members, the investigators hope to learn more about how diseases develop and respond to treatment which may provide new and better ways to diagnose and treat blood diseases. Primary Objective: * Establish a repository of DNA and cryopreserved blood cells with linked clinical information from individuals with non-malignant blood diseases and biologically-related family members, in conjunction with the existing St. Jude biorepository, to conduct genomic and functional studies to facilitate secondary objectives. Secondary Objectives: * Utilize next generation genomic sequencing technologies to Identify novel genetic alternations that associate with disease status in individuals with unexplained non-malignant blood diseases. * Use genomic approaches to identify modifier genes in individuals with defined monogenic non-malignant blood diseases. * Use genomic approaches to identify genetic variants associated with treatment outcomes and toxicities for individuals with non-malignant blood disease. * Use single cell genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and

Primary Outcome

It is estimated that approximately 30% of participants (proband) approached for this study will agree to participate and that each proband will have approximately five biologically-related family members who agree to participate.

Study Locations (1)

Tennessee

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Memphis

Trial Details

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Enrollment Target 1,716 participants
Start Date 2016-06-17
Est. Completion 2050-07

What NCT02720679 shows while recruiting

NCT02720679 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. Its 1,716 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, above the 285-participant average among 213 other Sickle Cell Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (502% higher).

The record links to 10 conditions, with Sickle Cell Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT02720679 reports a single indexed study location in Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02720679 about?

NCT02720679 is a clinical study titled "Investigation of the Genetics of Hematologic Diseases". The purpose of this study is to collect and store samples and health information for current and future research to learn more about the causes and treatment of blood diseases. This is not a therapeutic or diagnostic protocol for clinical purposes. Blood, bone marrow, hair follicles, nail clippings,...

What is the current status of trial NCT02720679?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 1,716 participants. The study started on 2016-06-17. Estimated completion is 2050-07.

What conditions does trial NCT02720679 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sickle Cell Disease, Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, Hemostasis, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Blood Coagulation Disorder.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02720679?

This trial is sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which has 410 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02720679 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT02720679's enrollment target sits among peer trials

1,716 3rd of 213 higher than 211 of 213 other Sickle Cell Disease trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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