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Medical Treatment for Diamond Blackfan Anemia

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Immune Suppression Erythroid Hypoplasia Congenital Anemia Reticulocytopenia Diamond Blackfan Anemia

ClinConnect Summary

Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a constitutional pure red cell aplasia of unknown etiology. There is laboratory evidence for an immune mechanism and most patients respond to corticosteroids. However the relapse and failure rate are high, and corticosteroids are associated with many short and long term side effects. Patients who do not respond or who do not tolerate corticosteriods require lifelong red blood cell transfusion and iron chelation therapy. Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is an option for those with a related histocompatible donor, but this procedure is associated with hi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Diagnosis of DBA as characterized by a hyporegenerative anemia presenting in early childhood with reticulocytopenia, and low or absent erythroid precursors in the bone marrow.
  • Transfusion-dependence due to steroid failure or intolerance of steroid side effects.
  • Ineligible for or declining an allogeneic transplant.
  • Ages 3 to 75.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Serum creatinine greater than 2 times normal or a creatinine clearance less than 50% normal.
  • SGPT or SGOT greater than 5 times normal.
  • History of epilepsy (any seizures besides childhood febrile seizures).
  • Current pregnancy or unwillingness to take oral contraceptives if menstruating.
  • Positive diepoxybutane (DEB) test for Fanconi anemia.
  • HIV positivity.
  • Inability or unwillingness to sign an informed consent, either by the patient, or in the case of a minor, by the parent or guardian responsible for the patient.
  • Underlying organ failure and/or those with a Karnofsky performance status of less than 1.
  • Treatment with androgens, prednisone greater than 10 mg/day, growth factors, or other immunosuppressive therapies within one month of protocol entry.
  • Ongoing treatment with Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs.
  • Previous treatment with ATG and concurrent CSA. Previous treatment with either drug alone is acceptable if greater than one year prior to study entry.

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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