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NCT02979873 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Sirolimus (Rapamune ) for Relapse Prevention in People With Severe Aplastic Anemia Responsive to Immunosuppressive Therapy
A Phase 2 study of Severe Aplastic Anemia, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
- Active
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 84
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02979873: Active Phase 2 study of Severe Aplastic Anemia, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
NCT02979873 is a Phase 2 study of Severe Aplastic Anemia that is active but no longer recruiting, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The registered enrollment target is 84 participants, below the 121-participant average among 16 other Severe Aplastic Anemia trials with a reported enrollment target (31% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02979873, a Phase 2 study of Severe Aplastic Anemia, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 84 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Background: People with severe aplastic anemia (SAA) do not make enough red and white blood cells, and/or platelets. Their body's immune system stops the bone marrow from making these cells. The treatment cyclosporine leads to better blood counts. But when this treatment is stopped, the disease may return in 1 in 3 people. The drug sirolimus may help by suppressing the immune system. Objective: To evaluate and compare the usefulness of sirolimus in preventing aplastic anemia from returning after cyclosporine is stopped, compared with stopping cyclosporine alone. Eligibility: People ages 2 and older with SAA who: Have responded to immunosuppressive therapy that includes cyclosporine, and continue to take cyclosporine Are not taking drugs with hematologic effects Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history Physical exam Blood and urine tests Bone marrow biopsy: The area above the hipbone will be numbed. A thin needle will remove some bone marrow. Participants will be randomly assigned to a group. All will stop cyclosporine. Group 1 will take sirolimus by mouth at the same time each day for 3 months with close monitoring. Group 2 will not receive the study drug but will be monitored closely. Participants will have clinical tests for the first 3 months: Weekly blood test Monthly fasting blood test For group 1, measurements of sirolimus in the blood every 1 2 weeks Participants will have clinic visits at 3 months, 12 months, and annually for 5 years after the study starts. They may have another visit if their SAA returns. These will include: Blood and urine tests Bone marrow biopsy
Primary Outcome
Rate of relapse in both arms
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Sirolimus
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 84 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-12-19 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-06-30 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the registry record for NCT02979873 still lists
NCT02979873 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 84 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 121-participant average among 16 other Severe Aplastic Anemia trials with a reported enrollment target (31% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Severe Aplastic Anemia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Sirolimus is the first listed.
NCT02979873 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02979873 about?
NCT02979873 is a clinical study titled "Sirolimus (Rapamune ) for Relapse Prevention in People With Severe Aplastic Anemia Responsive to Immunosuppressive Therapy". Background: People with severe aplastic anemia (SAA) do not make enough red and white blood cells, and/or platelets. Their body's immune system stops the bone marrow from making these cells. The treatment cyclosporine leads to better blood counts. But when this treatment is stopped, the disease may...
What is the current status of trial NCT02979873?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 84 participants. The study started on 2016-12-19. Estimated completion is 2030-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT02979873 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Severe Aplastic Anemia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02979873?
The interventions under investigation include: Sirolimus (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02979873?
This trial is sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which has 501 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02979873 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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