Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 0 to 100

European platform for collecting data on rare anemia disorders

Official title: A Retrospective/Prospective, Multicenter European Epidemiological Platform for Patients Diagnosed With Rare Anemia Disorders (RADs) With Clinical Significance.

Run by Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · NCT06213402 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to gather important information from people with rare anemia disorders across Europe to help improve their treatment and care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages0 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment32564 (estimated)
SponsorHospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Barcelona, Catalonia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 30, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2024
Study endsNovember 2036
Registry record updatedJanuary 19, 2024
Trial IDNCT06213402 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this initiative are patients of any age diagnosed with rare anemia disorders such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia.

Probably not a fit

Patients diagnosed with trait conditions of sickle cell disease or thalassemia may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The RADeep initiative aims to create a comprehensive epidemiological platform for patients diagnosed with rare anemia disorders (RADs) across Europe. It focuses on the standardized collection of demographic, disease-management, and treatment outcome data to address the challenges faced by patients with RADs. By sharing pseudonymized data, the platform seeks to enhance research and improve clinical practices related to these rare conditions. The initiative is supported by the European Reference Network on Rare Hematological Diseases and aims to promote best practices in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this platform could significantly improve the understanding and management of rare anemia disorders, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in establishing national registries for rare diseases, but this approach aims to create a novel, standardized European platform.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients must meet all of the following criteria to be included in the RADeep Registry
* Age from 0-100, both female and male
* Diagnosed as RADs (SCD, THAL, PKD, and other RADs THAL according to ORPHANET classification)
* Able and willing to provide written informed consent (patient or legal representative for minors)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient or legal representative for minors unwilling or unable to give consent
* Patients diagnosed with SCD or THAL (alpha-thalassaemia and beta-thalassaemia) traits or trait conditions for other recessive RADs

Where it's running

  • Vall d'hebron Research Institute - Vall d'Hebron Research Institute - University Hospital Vall d'Hebrón (VHIR/HUVH)
    Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: María del Mar Manú Pereira, PhD — Vall d'hebron Research Institute - Vall d'Hebron Research Institute - University Hospital Vall d'Hebrón (VHIR/HUVH)
  • Study coordinator: María del Mar Manú Pereira, PhD
  • Email: mar.manu@vhir.org
  • Phone: 0034934893000

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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