Palatability and Tolerability of Deferasirox Taken With Meals, With Different Liquids or Crushed … (NCT00845871) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Palatability and Tolerability of Deferasirox Taken With Meals, With Different Liquids or Crushed and Added to Food
United States65 participantsStarted 2009-05
Plain-language summary
This single-arm, open-label, multi-center study enrolled 65 patients from approximately 20 centers. All patients who met the study criteria and were taking, beginning or resuming treatment with Deferasirox were allowed. The study will began with a one month run-in phase, where all patients were instructed to take Deferasirox according to their physician's prescribing information.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female patients with thalassemia major, sickle cell disease (SCD), low or intermediate 1 (INT 1) risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or other anemias and transfusional hemosiderosis.
* Patients who were on, starting, or resuming treatment with Exjade.
* Patients who were \>2 years (i.e., 2 years of age or older).
Exclusion criteria:
* Serum creatinine above the upper limit of normal (ULN) for age.
* Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \>2.5 times the ULN.-High risk intermediate-2 or high risk MDS or acute leukemia.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Percentage of Participants With Differing Palatability Scores at Week 8 and Week 12