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NCT04872179 International Registry of Patients With Alpha Thalassemia

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NCT ID NCT04872179
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, San Francisco
Condition Alpha-Thalassemia
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 500 participants
Start Date 2017-01
Primary Completion 2027-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2017-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This is an international prospective registry of patients with Alpha thalassemia to understand the natural history of the disease and the outcomes of fetal therapies, with the overall goal of improving the prenatal management of patients with Alpha thalassemia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of alpha thalassemia (prenatal or postnatal) with genotype consistent with ATM or BHFS phenotype * referred to the University of California, San Francisco Fetal Treatment Center for fetal diagnosis, management and/or evaluation for the ongoing in utero stem cell transplantation clinical trial Exclusion Criteria: \- none

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Billie Lianoglou, LCGC

✉ billie.lianoglou@ucsf.edu

📞 (415) 476-2461

Principal Investigator

Tippi C MacKenzie, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of California, San Francisco

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04872179 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Alpha-Thalassemia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04872179 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04872179 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at billie.lianoglou@ucsf.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04872179 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at San Francisco, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04872179 clinical trial?

NCT04872179 is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco. The principal investigator is Tippi C MacKenzie, MD at University of California, San Francisco. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.

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